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How to get fromEsbjerg to Heligoland (Station)by train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Esbjerg to Heligoland (Station) by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Itzehoe

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    1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train train 030
    2. Take the train from Niebüll to Itzehoetrain train Re6
    3. Take the ferry from Brunsbüttel to Heligolandferry ferry
    8h 25m

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train train 030
    2. Take the train from Niebüll to Heide(Holst)train train Re6
    3. Take the ferry from Büsum to Heligolandferry ferry
    8h 43m

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.bus bus 032
    2. Take the train from Niebüll to Heide(Holst)train train Re6
    3. Take the bus from Heide(Holst) Bahnhof to Brunsbüttel Kanalfähre Nordbus bus 250
    4. Take the ferry from Brunsbüttel to Heligolandferry ferry
    9h 45m

  4. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train train 030
    2. Take the train from Niebüll to Heide(Holst)train train Re6
    3. Take the ferry from Büsum to Helgoland(Südhafen)ferry ferry Sch
    8h 57m

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  • Distance: 347.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Esbjerg, Denmark and Heligoland (Station), Germany?

There is no direct connection from Esbjerg to Heligoland (Station). However, you can take the train to Tønder St., take the train to Niebuell, take the train to Itzehoe, walk to Itzehoe Bahnhof, take the bus to Brunsbüttel Kanalfähre Nord, walk to Brunsbüttel, then take the ferry to Heligoland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Heligoland via Toender, Niebüll, Heide(Holst), Heide(Holst) Bahnhof, Büsum, and Büsum in around 8h 43m.

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