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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Franeker is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Franeker is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Franeker?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Franeker, Watertoren via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Franeker?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Franeker via Schiphol Airport and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Brussels to Franeker?

The distance between Brussels and Franeker is 412 km. The road distance is 313.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Franeker without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Brussels to Franeker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Franeker bus from?

Brussels to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Franeker train from?

Brussels to Franeker train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Franeker?

The best way to get from Brussels to Franeker is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Brussels to Franeker bus arrive?

Brussels to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Brussels to Franeker train arrive?

Brussels to Franeker train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Franeker?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Franeker is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Brussels to Franeker.

Where can I stay near Franeker?

There are 652+ hotels available in Franeker.

Brussels to Franeker - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Franeker by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
5h 12m
€89–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
7h 3m
€27–50
Drive 313.4 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Franekercar 313.4 km
3h 39m
€55–80
Train via Brussel-Zuid
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain Eurocity Direct / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
5h 33m
€63–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Bredatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Oosterhout, Busstation to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 500
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwardentrain
7h 13m
€67–125

Brussels to Franeker by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 411.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Franeker, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Franeker via Schiphol Airport and Leeuwarden in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Franeker, Watertoren via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, Drachten, Transferium Oost, and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 7h 3m.

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