What is the cheapest way to get from Borkum to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Borkum to Cologne is to ferry and train via Borkum which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Borkum to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Borkum to Cologne is to ferry and train via Borkum which takes 7h 56m and costs €35 - €70.

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 7h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Borkum to Cologne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Cologne.

Borkum to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafenferry Sch / ...
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Köln Hbftrain 35
7h 50m
Ferry, train via Borkum
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Borkum to Emdenferry Catamaran
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 35
7h 56m
€37–69
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
Ferry, train via Rheine
1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafenferry Sch / ...
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
3. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln Hbftrain Re
9h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Borkum to Cologne.

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Distance: 388.5 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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 bus from Borkum Busbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Borkum Fährhafen, Borkum, Emden, Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen Borkumanleger, Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB, and Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf in around 7h 56m.

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