The average train between Franeker and Amsterdam takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Franeker to Amsterdam. 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 hourly between Franeker and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franeker is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeuwarden and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Franeker to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Franeker station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Franeker to Amsterdam train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Franeker to Amsterdam train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Book your Franeker to Amsterdam train tickets online with Arriva NL, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Franeker and Amsterdam is 100.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 2m.