Day trip from Köln to Venlo
Venlo lies 73 km (45 mi) north-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 73 km (45 mi) apart, Venlo is a realistic day trip from Köln: about 1 h 11 min each way by road.
| Köln | Venlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 101,988 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 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 Köln?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Köln; by road roughly 89 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Venlo by road?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln 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.