The average train between Budapest and Franeker takes 25h 42m and the fastest train takes 24h 40m. 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 6:50 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 25h 42m. 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 25h 42m.
Budapest to Franeker train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Franeker train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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 53m.