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

The cheapest way to get from Franeker to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Franeker to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Franeker and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Franeker to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Franeker, Voorstraat and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Drachten and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Franeker and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Franeker to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Franeker and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Leeuwarden and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Franeker to Rotterdam?

The distance between Franeker and Rotterdam is 252 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Franeker to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €35 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Franeker to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Franeker to Rotterdam bus from?

Franeker to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.

Where do I catch the Franeker to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Franeker to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Franeker to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Franeker to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Franeker to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Franeker to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Franeker to Rotterdam is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Franeker to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Franeker to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Franeker to Rotterdam 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 Leeuwarden to Goudatrain Intercity
3h 43m
€40–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
6h 32m
€24–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Uitgeest to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter
6h 18m
€42–89
Drive 189.3 km
1. Drive from Franeker to Rotterdamcar 189.3 km
2h 12m
€33–48

Franeker to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 252.4 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franeker, Voorstraat to Rotterdam Central Station via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 6h 32m.

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