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How to get from Venlo to Rotterdam by metro and train?

From Venlo to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Venlo to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Venio station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Venio
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Venio
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Venlo to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Venlo to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Venio station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Venio
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Venio
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Venlo to Rotterdam
The distance between Venlo, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 160.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Venlo to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Venlo

Venlo is located at Venlo, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Venlo, Station.

Train stations close to Venlo:

  • Venio
  • Blerick
  • Tegelen

Bus stations close to Venlo:

  • Venlo, Station
  • Venlo, Busstation
  • Venlo, Koninginnesingel
Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein Perron A
  • Zuidplein Perron B

Alternative route from Venlo to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Venlo to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Venio station to Eindhoven Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Venio
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Venio
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Venlo to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Venlo to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line E.

  • Is there a direct train between Venlo and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Venlo to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Venio station near Venlo to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Venlo to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Venlo and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Venlo to get to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Venio station near Venlo in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Venlo and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Rotterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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