The average train between Franeker and Amsterdam takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Franeker and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franeker is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. 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 Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
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 Centraal station.
Book your Franeker to Amsterdam train tickets online with Arriva NL and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Franeker and Amsterdam is 100.6 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 17m.