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There are 2 ways to get from Den Helder to Borkum by bus, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Den Oever, Busstation to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain train
    3. Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    7h 20m
    €56–72

  2. Line 135 bus, bus, taxi, ferry, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Den Helder, Station to Den Oever, Busstationbus bus 135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Den Oever, Busstation to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Groningen central stationbus bus 075
    4. Take the bus from Groningen to Loppersumbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Loppersum to Eemshaventaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    7. Take the bus from Borkum Fährhafen to Borkum Busbahnhofbus bus 1
    9h 6m

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  • Distance: 217 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Den Helder, Netherlands and Borkum, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Den Helder to Borkum. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Den Oever, Busstation, take the bus to Leeuwarden, Busstation, walk to Leeuwarden, take the train to Groningen, take the train to Eemshaven, walk to Eemshaven, take the ferry to Borkum, walk to Borkum Fährhafen, then take the line 1 bus to Borkum Busbahnhof. Alternatively, you can take the line 135 bus to Den Oever, Busstation, take the bus to Leeuwarden, Busstation, walk to Leeuwarden, take the bus to Groningen central station, walk to Groningen, take the bus to Loppersum, take the taxi to Eemshaven, take the ferry to Borkum, walk to Borkum Fährhafen, then take the line 1 bus to Borkum Busbahnhof.

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