How far is it from Borkum to Cologne?

The distance between Borkum and Cologne is 389 km.

How do I travel from Borkum to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Borkum to Cologne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Borkum to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Borkum to Cologne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Cologne.

Borkum to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Borkum to Cologne by ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
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1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafenferry Kat / ...
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Köln Hbftrain 35
6h 40m
Ferry, train via Rheine
1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafenferry Kat / ...
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
3. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 54m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Borkum to Emdenferry
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Essen Hbftrain 35
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
8h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Borkum to Cologne.

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Distance: 388.6 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Borkum to Cologne. However, you can take the ferry to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, walk to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, then take the train to Köln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Koeln Hbf via Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, Rheine, Bahnhof, and Rheine in around 7h 54m.

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