The cheapest and fastest trains from Venlo to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
77
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venlo to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venlo to Rotterdam will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 77 trains that leave Venlo for Rotterdam every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 3534 · IC 1132 · IC 23299:361h48Blerick11:24Rotterdam Blaak£261One-way2 changes
IC 353810:363h04Blerick13:40Rotterdam Blaak£261One-way0 changes
IC 3538 · IC 1136 · IC 233310:361h48Blerick12:24Rotterdam Blaak£261One-way2 changes
IC 354011:063h04Blerick14:10Rotterdam Blaak£261One-way0 changes
IC 3540 · IC 1138 · IC 223511:061h48Blerick12:54Rotterdam Blaak£261One-way2 changes
IC 3544 · IC 114212:031h41Venlo station13:44Rotterdam Centraal£261One-way1 change
IC 3548 · IC 114613:031h41Venlo station14:44Rotterdam Centraal£261One-way1 change
IC 3546 · IC 114412:331h41Venlo station14:14Rotterdam Centraal£261One-way1 change
IC 3552 · IC 115014:031h41Venlo station15:44Rotterdam Centraal£261One-way1 change
IC 3550 · IC 114813:331h41Venlo station15:14Rotterdam Centraal£261One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Venlo to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venlo to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 132 km
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Live departures
Venlo to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Venlo to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ST 32214+ IC 3615 · IC 1122 | 5:59 Venlo station | 2h45 | 8:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ST 32214+ IC 3615 · IC 1122 · IC 2219 | 5:59 Venlo station | 2h55 | 8:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32214+ SPR 6623 · IC 3535 | 5:59 Venlo station | 3h21 | 9:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 32214+ SPR 6623 · IC 3535 | 6:01 Blerick | 3h19 | 9:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 32214+ IC 3615 · IC 1122 · IC 2219 | 6:01 Blerick | 2h53 | 8:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 703520 · BST 929380 · IC 1124 · IC 2321 | 6:06 Blerick | 3h18 | 9:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32216+ SPR 6625 · IC 3537 | 6:31 Blerick | 3h19 | 9:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 32216+ IC 3617 · IC 1124 · IC 2321 | 6:31 Blerick | 2h53 | 9:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
BSN 929843 · IC 1124 · IC 2321 | 6:35 Venlo station | 2h49 | 9:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
BSN 929843 · IC 1124 | 6:35 Venlo station | 2h39 | 9:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ST 32218+ SPR 6627 · IC 3539 | 7:01 Blerick | 3h19 | 10:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
BSN 929845 · IC 1126 · IC 2223 | 7:05 Venlo station | 2h49 | 9:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
BSN 929845 · IC 3526 · IC 3619 · ICD 1835 | 7:05 Venlo station | 2h41 | 9:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 4 changes | |
BSN 929845 · IC 3526 · IC 3619 · ICD 1835 | 7:05 Venlo station | 2h34 | 9:39 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
BSN 929845 · IC 1126 | 7:05 Venlo station | 2h39 | 9:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 703513 · BSN 929847 · IC 1128 · IC 2325 | 7:08 Blerick | 3h16 | 10:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32220+ SPR 6629 · IC 3541 | 7:31 Blerick | 3h19 | 10:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 32220+ IC 3621 · IC 1128 · IC 2325 | 7:31 Blerick | 2h53 | 10:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32220+ IC 3621 · ICD 1837 · SPR 5023 | 7:31 Blerick | 2h45 | 10:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
BSN 929847 · IC 3528 · IC 3621 · ICD 1837 | 7:35 Venlo station | 2h32 | 10:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
BSN 929847 · IC 3528 · IC 3621 · ICD 1837 | 7:35 Venlo station | 2h41 | 10:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 4 changes | |
BSN 929847 · IC 1128 | 7:35 Venlo station | 2h39 | 10:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
BSN 929847 · IC 1128 · IC 2325 | 7:35 Venlo station | 2h49 | 10:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 703515 · BSN 929849 · IC 1130 · IC 2227 | 7:38 Blerick | 3h16 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32222+ IC 3623 · IC 1130 · IC 2227 | 8:01 Blerick | 2h53 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32222+ SPR 6631 · IC 3543 | 8:01 Blerick | 3h19 | 11:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
BSN 929849 · IC 1130 | 8:05 Venlo station | 2h39 | 10:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
BSN 929849 · IC 3530 · IC 3623 · ICD 1839 | 8:05 Venlo station | 2h34 | 10:39 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
BSN 929849 · IC 1130 · IC 2227 | 8:05 Venlo station | 2h49 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 703517 · BSN 929851 · IC 1132 · IC 2329 | 8:08 Blerick | 3h16 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32224+ IC 3625 · IC 1132 · IC 2329 | 8:31 Blerick | 2h53 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 32224+ IC 3625 · ICD 1841 · SPR 5027 | 8:31 Blerick | 2h45 | 11:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 3530 | 8:33 Venlo station | 3h07 | 11:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3530 · IC 1128 · IC 2325 | 8:33 Venlo station | 1h51 | 10:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3530 · IC 1128 | 8:33 Venlo station | 1h41 | 10:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
BSN 929851 · IC 1132 | 8:35 Venlo station | 2h39 | 11:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
BSN 929851 · IC 3532 · IC 3625 · ICD 1841 | 8:35 Venlo station | 2h41 | 11:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 4 changes | |
BSN 929851 · IC 3532 · IC 3625 · ICD 1841 | 8:35 Venlo station | 2h32 | 11:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
BSN 929851 · IC 1132 · IC 2329 | 8:35 Venlo station | 2h49 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3530 | 8:36 Blerick | 3h04 | 11:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3530 · IC 1128 · IC 2325 | 8:36 Blerick | 1h48 | 10:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3532 · IC 1130 | 9:03 Venlo station | 1h41 | 10:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3532 · IC 1130 · IC 2227 | 9:03 Venlo station | 1h51 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3532 | 9:03 Venlo station | 3h07 | 12:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
BSN 929853 · IC 1134 · IC 2231 | 9:05 Venlo station | 2h49 | 11:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
BSN 929853 · IC 3534 · IC 3627 · ICD 1843 | 9:05 Venlo station | 2h34 | 11:39 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
BSN 929853 · IC 1134 | 9:05 Venlo station | 2h39 | 11:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3532 | 9:06 Blerick | 3h04 | 12:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3532 · IC 1130 · IC 2227 | 9:06 Blerick | 1h48 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3534 · IC 1132 · IC 2329 | 9:33 Venlo station | 1h51 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3534 · IC 1132 | 9:33 Venlo station | 1h41 | 11:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3534 | 9:33 Venlo station | 3h07 | 12:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
BSN 929855 · IC 1136 · IC 2333 | 9:35 Venlo station | 2h49 | 12:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
BSN 929855 · IC 3536 · IC 3629 · ICD 1845 | 9:35 Venlo station | 2h41 | 12:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 4 changes | |
IC 3534 | 9:36 Blerick | 3h04 | 12:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3534 · IC 1132 · IC 2329 | 9:36 Blerick | 1h48 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3536 · IC 1134 | 10:03 Venlo station | 1h41 | 11:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3536 · IC 1134 · IC 2231 | 10:03 Venlo station | 1h51 | 11:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3536 | 10:03 Venlo station | 3h07 | 13:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3536 · IC 1134 · IC 2231 | 10:06 Blerick | 1h48 | 11:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3536 | 10:06 Blerick | 3h04 | 13:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3538 · IC 1136 | 10:33 Venlo station | 1h41 | 12:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3538 | 10:33 Venlo station | 3h07 | 13:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3538 · IC 1136 · IC 2333 | 10:33 Venlo station | 1h51 | 12:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3538 · IC 1136 · IC 2333 | 10:36 Blerick | 1h48 | 12:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3538 | 10:36 Blerick | 3h04 | 13:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 11:03 Venlo station | 1h41 | 12:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3540 | 11:03 Venlo station | 3h07 | 14:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3540 · IC 1138 · IC 2235 | 11:03 Venlo station | 1h51 | 12:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3540 | 11:06 Blerick | 3h04 | 14:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3540 · IC 1138 · IC 2235 | 11:06 Blerick | 1h48 | 12:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 3542 · IC 1140 | 11:33 Venlo station | 1h41 | 13:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3544 · IC 1142 | 12:03 Venlo station | 1h41 | 13:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3546 · IC 1144 | 12:33 Venlo station | 1h41 | 14:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 13:03 Venlo station | 1h41 | 14:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3550 · IC 1148 | 13:33 Venlo station | 1h41 | 15:14 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3552 · IC 1150 | 14:03 Venlo station | 1h41 | 15:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venlo to Rotterdam
Trains from Venlo to Rotterdam run on average 65 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 65 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Venlo to Rotterdam trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Venlo and Rotterdam from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SNCB
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Venlo to Rotterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venlo to Rotterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venlo and Rotterdam
Most Venlo to Rotterdam trains use the Venlo to Rotterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam Blaak. Use this guide to compare Venlo and Rotterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Venlo station do trains to Rotterdam leave from?
Getting to Venlo from Venlo city centre
Venlo train station facilities and services
Venlo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Chez l'Hêtre, Brasserie Sur Place
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Venlo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Venlo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venlo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venlo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venlo: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Venlo, Campanile Venlo, Hotel Puur.
Getting to Blerick from Venlo city centre
Blerick train station facilities and services
Blerick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Wilhelmina, Brasserie Sur Meuse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blerick. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Blerick.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blerick: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blerick: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blerick.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Puur, Theaterhotel Venlo, Hotel American.
Which Rotterdam station do trains from Venlo arrive at?
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Getting to Rotterdam Blaak from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Blaak train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Getting to Rotterdam Noord from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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