Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo
Venlo lies 225 km (140 mi) north-west of Frankfurt am Main, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 225 km (140 mi) apart, Venlo is a realistic day trip from Frankfurt am Main: about 3 h 40 min each way by road.
| Frankfurt am Main | Venlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 650,000 | 101,988 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 60306–65936 | 5911–5928 |
What changes when you arrive in Venlo
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Venlo
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Staying in Venlo
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Common questions
How far is Venlo from Frankfurt am Main?
225 km (140 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Frankfurt am Main; by road roughly 275 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo by road?
About 3 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Venlo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Venlo?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.