The average train between Amsterdam and Franeker takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Franeker. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Amsterdam and Franeker. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Franeker at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Zuid and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Franeker. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Franeker station via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Amsterdam to Franeker train services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Amsterdam to Franeker train services, operated by GVB, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Amsterdam to Franeker train tickets online with GVB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Amsterdam and Franeker is 100.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m.