Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Franeker travel guide

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With a population of 12,996, Franeker is a must-see destination in Friesland, Netherlands. Franeker deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

How to Get to Franeker

Plane

Although Franeker doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Groningen Eelde (GRQ), which is located 43 miles from Franeker. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Franeker from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Franeker, followed by Train. The train journey from Franeker to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip. The train station in Franeker is called Franeker, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Franeker is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 62 miles from Franeker. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franeker, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Franeker takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles.

Plane

Although Franeker doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Groningen Eelde (GRQ), which is located 43 miles from Franeker. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Franeker from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Franeker, followed by Train. The train journey from Franeker to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip. The train station in Franeker is called Franeker, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Franeker is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 62 miles from Franeker. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franeker, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Franeker takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Franeker

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
GRQGroningen Eelde
RTMRotterdam The Hague

Airlines serving Franeker

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Franeker

Most booked hotels in Franeker

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Oppe Klincke
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hotel Restaurant De Stadsherberg
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Franeker

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Franeker (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Franeker is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Franeker (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Franeker is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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