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How to get fromBrussels to Franekerby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Franeker by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    5h 10m
    €95–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    6h 6m
    €33–49

  3. Drive  314.7 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Franekercar car 314.7 km
    3h 37m
    €58–84

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 34m
    €149–356

  5. Train via Brussel-Zuid

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train Eurocity Direct / ...
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    5h 31m
    €48–95

  6. Train via Franeker, Froonacker

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Schipholtrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    5h 32m
    €62–106

Brussels to Franeker by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Franeker, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Franeker via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Leeuwarden in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Franeker, Watertoren via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 6h 6m.

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