The average bus between Groningen and Franeker takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Groningen to Franeker. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Groningen and Franeker. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Franeker at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Drachten, Transferium Oost and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Groningen to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Franeker station via Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Groningen to Franeker bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Groningen, Stadspark station.
Groningen to Franeker bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Franeker, Watertoren station.
The distance between Groningen and Franeker is 68.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Groningen, Stadspark to Franeker, Watertoren via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 2h.