The average train between Franeker and Rotterdam takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Franeker to Rotterdam. 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 hourly between Franeker and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franeker is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeuwarden and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Franeker to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Franeker station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Franeker to Rotterdam train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Franeker to Rotterdam train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Gouda station.
The distance between Franeker and Rotterdam is 158 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 15m.