Border

Germany — Netherlands border

Border crossings Germany — Netherlands for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.

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In short

Between Germany — Netherlands there are 11 border crossings, 4 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.

Updated 26 October 2026
11 crossings

Which way you are going

Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.

Germany → Netherlands

Visa for Netherlands →

Netherlands → Germany

The border usually takes ≈ 15 min — CAMPLY estimate.

ℹ️ Temporary border checks. Continued serious threats to public security and order posed by continued high levels of irregular migration and migrant smuggling, and the strain on the asylum reception system. The impact of the global security situation (including Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East/Central Asia) on security and migration; land borders with France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and the Republic of Poland.European Commission · checked 26/10/2026

Visa for Germany →

Border crossings

Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.

Unnamed crossing
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Unnamed crossing
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Bergh-autoweg
🇳🇱 unknown
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Unnamed crossing
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Gennep-autoweg
🇳🇱 unknown
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Venlo-autoweg
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Unnamed crossing
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Heerlen-autoweg
🇳🇱 unknown
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Questions

Germany — Netherlands border: FAQ

Which border crossings are there between Germany — Netherlands?

The directory has 11 crossings: Bergh-autoweg, Gennep-autoweg, Venlo-autoweg and Heerlen-autoweg. Status and hours are shown for each crossing on this page.

How long does the border usually take?

No estimate yet — allow extra time.

What do I need to enter with my own vehicle?

Insurance, vehicle papers (sometimes a carnet) and a licence — it depends on where your car is registered. Add that country in the Garage and the trip plan will tell you what your vehicle needs.

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Border crossings — OpenStreetMap. “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.