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How to get fromHamburg to Borkumby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamburg to Borkum by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain train 56
    3. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry ferry Kat / ...
    6h 50m
    €62–239

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Groningenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    8h 1m
    €52–76

  3. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane plane HAM - BRE
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry ferry
    11h 6m
    €124–462

  4. Train, ferry via Borkum Busbahnhof

    1. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bremen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain train 56
    3. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry ferry Kat / ...
    7h 9m
    €62–208

Hamburg to Borkum by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Borkum, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Hamburg to Borkum. However, you can take the train to Bremen Hbf, 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 Hamburg - Bus Station to Borkum Busbahnhof via Groningen, Groningen, Eemshaven, Eemshaven, Borkum, and Borkum Fährhafen in around 8h 1m.

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