What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Borkum?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Borkum is to train and ferry which costs €65 - €230 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Borkum?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Borkum is to train and ferry which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €230.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Borkum?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Borkum is 320 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Borkum without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Borkum without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Borkum?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Essen Hbf to Borkum, including transfers.

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Essen Hbf to Borkum - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain 35
2. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry Kat / ...
6h 16m
€67–224
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry
9h 57m
€120–159

Essen Hbf to Borkum by train, ferry, and bus

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6h 16mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.8 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Borkum, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Essen Hbf to Borkum. However, you can 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 Essen central train station to Borkum Busbahnhof via Groningen central station, Groningen, Loppersum, Eemshaven, Borkum, and Borkum Fährhafen in around 9h 57m.

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