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How to get fromDortmund to East Frisian Islandsby train, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to East Frisian Islands by train, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Norddeich(Norden) Moletrain train Drf
    2. Take the carferry from Norddeich to Norderneycarferry car ferry
    5h 37m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    7h 6m
    €48–68

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Norddeichcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Norddeich to Norderneycarferry car ferry
    4h 1m
    €54–72

  4. Train, car ferry via Münster

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain train 35
    3. Take the carferry from Norddeich to Norderneycarferry car ferry
    6h 35m
    €60–224

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus bus N74 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bremen Hauptbahnhof Fernbusterminal to Neuharlingersiel Anlegerbus bus F20
    3. Take the ferry from Neuharlingersiel to Spiekeroogferry ferry
    7h 50m

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  • Distance: 290.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and East Frisian Islands, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Dortmund to East Frisian Islands. However, you can take the train to Norddeich(Norden) Mole, walk to Norddeich, then take the car ferry to Norderney. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Borkum via Groningen central station, Groningen, Eemshaven, and Eemshaven in around 7h 6m.

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