What is the best way to travel from Essen to Venlo?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Venlo from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Venlo from Essen?
You can reach Venlo with just £4 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus1h 10m017:00EssenCentral Station18:10VenloCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 16/09/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 16/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus1h 10m017:00EssenCentral Station18:10VenloCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 17/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus1h 20m003:00EssenCentral Station04:20VenloCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 03:00:00 to Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 17/09/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 59m005:16EssenCentral Station07:15VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 05:16:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 17/09/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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BlaBlaCar0h 42m004:50Essen05:30Venlo0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 04:50:00 to , Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m006:04EssenCentral Station08:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 06:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m007:04EssenCentral Station09:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 07:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 09:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m008:04EssenCentral Station10:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 08:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 10:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m009:04EssenCentral Station11:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 09:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Essen to Venlo?
You can get to Venlo from Essen in just 0h 42m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus1h 10m017:00EssenCentral Station18:10VenloCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 16/09/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 16/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus1h 10m017:00EssenCentral Station18:10VenloCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 17/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus1h 20m003:00EssenCentral Station04:20VenloCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 03:00:00 to Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 17/09/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 59m005:16EssenCentral Station07:15VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 05:16:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 17/09/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Fastest Trains Thursday
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BlaBlaCar0h 42m004:50Essen05:30Venlo0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 04:50:00 to , Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m006:04EssenCentral Station08:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 06:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m007:04EssenCentral Station09:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 07:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 09:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m008:04EssenCentral Station10:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 08:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 10:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m009:04EssenCentral Station11:31VenloBlerick Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 09:04:00 to Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) arriving at 19/09/2026 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Fastest Trains Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Essen to Venlo
What are the most popular stations in Essen and Venlo?
In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Hafenstr. Bus Stop or Freiheit Bus Stop, while in Venlo you will be arriving at Blerick Train Station, Marco Poloweg or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Venlo from Essen? With 3 connections between 3 Carpool, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Venlo, you can pay as low as £4 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Venlo in just 0h 42m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Venlo are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Venlo is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Blerick, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Venlo?
The most popular companies between Essen and Venlo, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Venlo
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Venlo. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Essen to Venlo
How can I reach Venlo from Essen?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Carpool, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Venlo from Essen.
How far is Venlo from Essen?
The distance between Essen and Venlo is 59.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Venlo?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 10 kgs, and a flight 15 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Venlo?
You can get to Venlo with just £4 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Venlo?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Venlo in just 0h 42m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Essen and to Venlo
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Venlo. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
