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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Franeker is to bus and line 320 bus and line 97 bus which costs €8 - €19 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Franeker is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Franeker?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Groningen, Hoofdstation and arriving at Franeker, Watertoren via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Franeker?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Franeker via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Groningen to Franeker?

The distance between Groningen and Franeker is 70 km. The road distance is 81.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Franeker without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €16 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Groningen to Franeker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Franeker bus from?

Groningen to Franeker bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Groningen, Hoofdstation.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Franeker train from?

Groningen to Franeker train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Franeker?

The best way to get from Groningen to Franeker is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €16 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 320 bus and line 97 bus, which costs €8 - €19 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Groningen to Franeker bus arrive?

Groningen to Franeker bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Transferium Oost station.

Where does the Groningen to Franeker train arrive?

Groningen to Franeker train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Leeuwarden station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Franeker?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Franeker is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Groningen to Franeker.

Where can I stay near Franeker?

There are 652+ hotels available in Franeker.

Groningen to Franeker - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 320 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Franeker by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Franekertrain Stoptrein RS2
1h 22m
€16–18
Bus, line 320 bus, line 97 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus 314 / ...
2. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 320 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Franeker, Watertorenbus 97 / ...
2h 2m
€8–18
Drive 81.2 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Franekercar 81.2 km
1h
€15–21
Train, line 97 bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Franeker, Froonackerbus 97
1h 40m
€17–20

Groningen to Franeker by train

231Weekly Trains

1h 22mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.3 km
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Franeker via Leeuwarden in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Franeker, Watertoren via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 2h 2m.

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