How to get from Franeker to Holwerd by bus?

From Franeker to Holwerd by bus

To get from Franeker to Holwerd in Dongeradeel, take the 197 bus from Franeker, Voorstraat station to Leeuwarden, Busstation station. Next, take the 60 bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation (Perron A) station to Holwert, De Polle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is €9.99. The bus schedule from Franeker may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Holwerd on the Moovit app.

98min€9.99
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Bus - 6060
Walk to Holwerd
Leaves from Franeker, Voorstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franeker, Voorstraat
    ID 20470600
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20000001
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation (Perron A)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Dokkum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holwert, De Polle
    ID 20640130
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Holwerd
    Walk to
    Holwerd
    Nijhôf
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Franeker to Holwerd by bus via 197 and 66

To get from Franeker to Holwerd in Dongeradeel, take the 197 bus from Franeker, Voorstraat station to Leeuwarden, Busstation station. Next, take the 66 bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation (Perron A) station to Holwert, Holwert Provincialeweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is €9.74. The bus schedule from Franeker may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Holwerd on the Moovit app.

94min€9.74
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Bus - 6666
Walk to Holwerd
Leaves from Franeker, Voorstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franeker, Voorstraat
    ID 20470600
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20000001
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation (Perron A)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Holwert Veerdam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holwert, Holwert Provincialeweg
    ID 20640601
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Holwerd
    Walk to
    Holwerd
    Nijhôf
    880 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franeker to Holwerd

The distance between Franeker, Dongeradeel and Holwerd, Dongeradeel is approximately 46.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franeker to Holwerd by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dongeradeel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Franeker to Holwerd

To check the bus schedule from Franeker to Holwerd using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franeker) and destination (Holwerd), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Franeker to Holwerd by bus via 197 and 66

To get from Franeker to Holwerd in Dongeradeel, take the 197 bus from Franeker, Voorstraat station to Leeuwarden, Busstation station. Next, take the 66 bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation (Perron A) station to Holwert, Holwert Provincialeweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is €9.74. The bus schedule from Franeker may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Holwerd on the Moovit app.

94min€9.74
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Bus - 6666
Walk to Holwerd
Leaves from Franeker, Voorstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franeker, Voorstraat
    ID 20470600
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20000001
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation (Perron A)
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Holwert Veerdam
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holwert, Holwert Provincialeweg
    ID 20640601
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Holwerd
    Walk to
    Holwerd
    Nijhôf
    880 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franeker to Holwerd?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 197, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franeker to Holwerd?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 197, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franeker and Holwerd?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franeker to Holwerd?

    The 197 bus line goes from Franeker, Voorstraat station near Franeker in Franekeradeel to Leeuwarden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leeuwarden station near Holwerd in Dongeradeel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franeker to Holwerd by bus?

    The total travel time between Franeker in Franekeradeel and Holwerd in Dongeradeel by bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franeker to get to Holwerd?

    Get on the 197 bus from the Franeker, Voorstraat stop near Franeker in Franekeradeel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franeker and Holwerd?

    Get off the bus at the Leeuwarden stop, which is closest to Holwerd in Dongeradeel.

  • How much is the bus fare from Franeker to Holwerd?

    The ride from Franeker to Holwerd costs €9.99.

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