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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Franeker is to bus and line 320 bus and line 197 bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Franeker is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Franeker?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Assen, Triade and arriving at Franeker, Voorstraat via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Franeker?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Franeker via Groningen and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Assen to Franeker?

The distance between Assen and Franeker is 98 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Franeker without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Assen to Franeker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Franeker bus from?

Assen to Franeker bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Triade station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Franeker train from?

Assen to Franeker train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.

Train or bus from Assen to Franeker?

The best way to get from Assen to Franeker is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Assen to Franeker bus arrive?

Assen to Franeker bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Transferium Oost station.

Where does the Assen to Franeker train arrive?

Assen to Franeker train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Assen to Franeker?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Franeker is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Assen to Franeker.

Where can I stay near Franeker?

There are 374+ hotels available in Franeker.

Assen to Franeker - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Franeker by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Assen to Groningentrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
1h 55m
€19–26
Bus, line 320 bus, line 197 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus 380
2. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 320
3. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Franeker, Voorstraatbus 197
3h 9m
€15–20
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffpleinbus 380
2. Take the bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 21 / ...
2h 46m
€19–24
Drive 90.9 km
1. Drive from Assen to Franekercar 90.9 km
1h 14m
€16–23

Assen to Franeker by train

232Weekly Trains

1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.8 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Franeker via Groningen and Leeuwarden in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Franeker via Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, Leeuwarden, Busstation, and Leeuwarden in around 2h 46m.

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