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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    7h 28m
    €131–185

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Oldenburg central bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain train 56
    3. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry ferry Kat / ...
    10h 52m
    €66–137

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N44 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    9h 26m
    €115–157

  4. Train, ferry via Amsterdam

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    7h 30m
    €129–185

Rotterdam to Borkum by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Borkum. However, you can take the train to Groningen, walk to Groningen, Hoofdstation, take the line 61 bus to Middelstum, Delleweg, take the taxi to Eemshaven, take the ferry to Borkum, walk to Borkum Fährhafen, then take the line 1 bus to Borkum Busbahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Borkum Busbahnhof via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, Groningen, Loppersum, Eemshaven, Borkum, and Borkum Fährhafen in around 9h 26m.

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