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How to get fromDortmund to Borkumby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Dortmund to Borkum by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain train 35
    3. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry ferry Kat / ...
    6h 48m
    €58–212

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    2. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    9h 7m
    €117–154

Dortmund to Borkum by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Dortmund to Borkum. However, you can take the train to Münster Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, walk to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, take the ferry to Borkum Reede, walk to Borkum Fährhafen, then take the line 1 bus to Borkum Altenwohnungen/Wilhelm-Feldhoff-Straße. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Borkum Busbahnhof via Groningen central station, Groningen, Loppersum, Eemshaven, Borkum, and Borkum Fährhafen in around 9h 7m.

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