What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Franeker?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Franeker is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Franeker?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Franeker is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Franeker?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Franeker via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Aachen to Franeker?

The distance between Aachen and Franeker is 416 km. The road distance is 321.6 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Franeker without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Franeker without a car is to train via Zwolle which takes 6h 14m and costs €75 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Franeker?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Aachen to Franeker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Franeker bus from?

Aachen to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Franeker train from?

Aachen to Franeker train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Franeker?

The best way to get from Aachen to Franeker is to train via Zwolle which takes 6h 14m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Aachen to Franeker bus arrive?

Aachen to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where does the Aachen to Franeker train arrive?

Aachen to Franeker train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Franeker?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Franeker is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Aachen to Franeker.

Where can I stay near Franeker?

There are 648+ hotels available in Franeker.

Aachen to Franeker - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Franeker?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Franeker, Froonacker via Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas, Purmerend, Tramplein, Alkmaar, Station and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Franeker by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Zwolle
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
6h 14m
€77–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena833
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation350
8h 31m
€39–77
Drive 321.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Franeker321.6 km
4h 5m
€58–83
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
7h 9m
€157–458
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Maastricht
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwarden
6h 19m
€68–95
Train #2
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to LeeuwardenIntercity
6h 26m
€67–91

Aachen to Franeker by train

214Weekly Trains

6h 14mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Franeker, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Franeker via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Leeuwarden in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Franeker, Froonacker via Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas, Purmerend, Tramplein, Alkmaar, Station, and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 8h 31m.

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