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

The cheapest way to get from Borkum to Sylt is to ferry and train via Borkum which costs €80 - €150 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Borkum to Sylt is to ferry and train via Borkum which takes 10h 35m and costs €80 - €150.

How far is it from Borkum to Sylt?

The distance between Borkum and Sylt is 528 km.

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

The best way to get from Borkum to Sylt without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Borkum to Sylt, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 6942+ hotels available in Sylt.

Borkum to Sylt - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Borkum to Sylt by ferry or train

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 Kat / ...
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 33
9h 46m
Ferry, train via Borkum
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Borkum to Emdenferry
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Bremen Hbftrain 57 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 33
10h 35m
€80–141

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Borkum to Sylt. However, you can take the ferry to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, walk to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen Borkumanleger, take the bus to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB, walk to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf, take the train to Bremen Hbf, then take the train to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borkum Berufsschule to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Borkum Fährhafen, Borkum, Emden, Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, and Bremen Hbf in around 10h 35m.

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