The average train between Budapest and Franeker takes 23h 53m and the fastest train takes 20h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Franeker. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Franeker at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 23h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Franeker station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 53m.
Budapest to Franeker train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Franeker train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Budapest to Franeker train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Franeker is 1,145.2 km. The road distance is 1,565 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Franeker via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Utrecht Centraal, and Leeuwarden in around 17h 52m.