There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Franeker by train or car
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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
4h 54m€41–104Drive 319.1 km
- Drive from Cologne to Franekercar 319.1 km
3h 21m€58–84Train via Wesel
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
- Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
5h 57m
Cologne to Franeker by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Franeker is to train which costs €40 - €110 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Franeker is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €55 - €85.
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 4h 54m.
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 4h 54m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cologne to Franeker, including transfers.
Cologne to Franeker train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf 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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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 54m.
- 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
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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