How to get from Dortmund to Venlo

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What is the best way to travel from Dortmund to Venlo?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains to Venlo from Dortmund. 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!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 5m
£8
£9
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Train
2h 12m
£17
£27
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Car
1h 20m
£11
£11
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What is the cheapest way to reach Venlo from Dortmund?

You can reach Venlo with just £8 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.

Monday
from £8
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from £8
Friday
Saturday
from £10
Sunday

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    04:20
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    18:10
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    • Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    20:40
    Dortmund
    22:00
    Venlo
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    18:10
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    04:20
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 19m
    0
    08:12
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    10:31
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £17
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 51m
    0
    00:40
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    06:31
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 12m
    0
    05:03
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    07:15
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 28m
    0
    06:03
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    08:31
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    18:10
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    04:20
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

What are the fastest trips from Dortmund to Venlo?

You can get to Venlo from Dortmund in just 1h 20m 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.

Monday
from 1h 20m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from 2h 5m
Friday
Saturday
from 2h 5m
Sunday

    Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    20:40
    Dortmund
    22:00
    Venlo
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11

    • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    04:20
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    18:10
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    04:20
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    18:10
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8

    • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 12m
    0
    05:03
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    07:15
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 19m
    0
    08:12
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    10:31
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £17
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 28m
    0
    06:03
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    08:31
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 51m
    0
    00:40
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    06:31
    Venlo
    Blerick Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    04:20
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    15:55
    Dortmund
    Central Station
    18:10
    Venlo
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Dortmund to Venlo

What are the most popular stations in Dortmund and Venlo?

In Dortmund, you will usually depart from Central Station, West Train Station or Asseln Mitte Train Station, while in Venlo you will be arriving at Central Station, Marco Poloweg or Blerick Train 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 Dortmund? With 4 connections between 3 Bus, Carpool and Train 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 Dortmund and Venlo, you can pay as low as £8 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 1h 20m.

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 Dortmund and Venlo are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn 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 Dortmund 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 Dortmund Airport or to Blerick, and look at flights from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Venlo?

The most popular companies between Dortmund and Venlo, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn 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 Dortmund to Venlo

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Venlo

How can I reach Venlo from Dortmund?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Venlo from Dortmund.

How far is Venlo from Dortmund?

The distance between Dortmund and Venlo is 91.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Dortmund 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 3 kgs, a car 15 kgs, and a flight 22 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Dortmund to Venlo?

You can get to Venlo with just £8 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund 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 1h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Dortmund and to Venlo

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Dortmund and to Venlo. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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