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Cologne to Franeker trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Franeker takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

5h 27m
Duration
347 km
Distance
€64
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
  3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
4h 52m
€41–106

Cologne to Franeker train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Franeker. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Franeker at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 46m • 3 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 48m • 3 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 48m • 3 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 48m • 3 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL4h 46m • 3 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Franeker? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 346.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 52m.

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