There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Franeker by train, bus, car, or night train
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Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
5h 1m€41–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N28 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus 075
8h 37m€39–59Drive 319.1 km
- Drive from Cologne to Franekercar 319.1 km
3h 21m€66–94Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Arnhem Centraalnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
5h 49m€43–131
Cologne to Franeker by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Franeker is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Franeker is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Franeker, Watertoren via Leverkusen, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Franeker via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Cologne and Franeker is 347 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Franeker without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Cologne to Franeker, including transfers.
Cologne to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Cologne to Franeker train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Franeker is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 37m.
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 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Franeker, Watertoren via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–90
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–60
- Seating Carriage
- €19–23
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Franeker bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Cologne to Franeker train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Franeker is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cologne to Franeker.
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