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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Roberts to Franz per day. The average train journey from Roberts to Franz takes 5 hours and 3 minutes, but some VIA Rail train trips are as short as 4 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 139 mi (223 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 55m |
| Lowest price | $36.06 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Roberts to Franz?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Roberts to Franz. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 1 | 5h 3m | $37.17 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Roberts and Franz. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Roberts and Franz is approximately 139 miles, or 223 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Roberts to Franz tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Roberts at 10:00am and arrives in Franz around 4 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Franz with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Franz to Roberts.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Roberts?
Main departure station: Forks Train Station
There are two stations in Roberts where you can board the train to Franz.
All train stations in Roberts:
Forks Train Station
Sinker Train Station
Where is the train station in Franz?
Main arrival station: Franz VIA Station
Franz has one train station.
All train stations in Franz:
Franz VIA Station
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