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How to get fromBorkum to Cologneby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Borkum to Cologne by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden Aussenhafenferry ferry Ferry / ...
    2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Köln Hbftrain train 35
    6h 40m
    €79–279

  2. Ferry, train via Rheine

    1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden Aussenhafenferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain train 35
    3. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain train Re
    7h 21m

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Borkum to Emdenferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Essen Hbftrain train 35
    3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus bus
    8h 16m

Borkum to Cologne by ferry and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Borkum, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Borkum to Cologne. However, you can take the ferry to Emden Aussenhafen, walk to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, then take the train to Köln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Emden Aussenhafen, Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, Rheine, Bahnhof, and Rheine in around 7h 21m.

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