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How to get fromCologne to Franekerby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Franeker by train or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    4h 52m
    €41–174

  2. Drive 320.8 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Franekercar car 320.8 km
    3h 29m
    €57–82

  3. Train via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    6h
    €71–122

Cologne to Franeker by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Franeker via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Leeuwarden in around 4h 52m.

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