There are 3 ways to get from Franeker to Alkmaar by bus, train, or car
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Line 97 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Franeker, Voorstraat to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 97 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 350
2h 50m€21–27Drive 91.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Franeker to Alkmaarcar 91.9 km
1h 7m€20–28Train
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity
4h 25m€32–64
Franeker to Alkmaar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franeker to Alkmaar is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Franeker to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Franeker to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Franeker, Voorstraat and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Franeker to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Franeker and arriving at Alkmaar via Leeuwarden and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Franeker and Alkmaar is 133 km. The road distance is 91.9 km.
The best way to get from Franeker to Alkmaar without a car is to line 97 bus and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Franeker to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Franeker to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Franeker, Voorstraat station.
Franeker to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
The best way to get from Franeker to Alkmaar is to line 97 bus and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Franeker, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Franeker, Voorstraat to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Franeker to Alkmaar via Leeuwarden and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Franeker, Voorstraat to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Franeker to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Franeker to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franeker to Alkmaar is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Franeker to Alkmaar.
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