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

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There are 3 ways to get from Groningen to East Frisian Islands by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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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
    2h 38m
    €26–30

  2. Line 6 bus, line 41 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Groningen, Petrus Campersingel to Appingedam, Busstationbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Appingedam, Busstation to Roodeschool, Stationbus bus 41
    3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    4h 39m
    €31–37

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Groningen to Norddeichcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Norddeich to Norderneycarferry car ferry
    2h 40m
    €36–46

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  • Distance: 59.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Groningen to East Frisian Islands. However, you can take the train to Eemshaven, walk to Eemshaven, then take the ferry to Borkum. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen, Petrus Campersingel to Borkum via Appingedam, Busstation, Roodeschool, Station, Roodeschool, Eemshaven, and Eemshaven in around 4h 39m.

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