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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Groningen Noord to Eemshaventrain train Stoptrein RS4 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    3h 35m
    €26–30

  2. Line 61 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Groningen, Zuiderdiep to Uithuizen, Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    4h 44m
    €31–35

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  • Distance: 64.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Borkum, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Groningen to Borkum. However, you can 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 Altenwohnungen/Wilhelm-Feldhoff-Straße. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen, Zuiderdiep to Borkum Busbahnhof via Uithuizen, Station, Uithuizen, Eemshaven, Eemshaven, Borkum, and Borkum Fährhafen in around 4h 44m.

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