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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Franeker takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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.

4h 3m
Duration
274 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rotterdam to Franeker train times

Trains run hourly between Rotterdam and Franeker. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Franeker at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Franeker? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 274.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Franeker, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Franeker via Amsterdam Zuid and Leeuwarden in around 3h 58m.

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