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

The cheapest way to get from Borkum to Sylt is to ferry and bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 13h 52m.

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 Hamburg which takes 9h 48m and costs €110 - €180.

How far is it from Borkum to Sylt?

The distance between Borkum and Sylt is 542 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 via Hamburg which takes 9h 48m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Borkum to Sylt, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 763+ hotels available in Sylt.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Borkum to Sylt 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 via Hamburg
best
1. Take the ferry from Borkum to Emden
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Bremen Hbf57 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Altona43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/BahnhofRe6
9h 48m
€115–174
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Borkum to Emden
2. Take the bus from Emden central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminal144
3. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Flensburg central train stationN74
4. Take the bus from Flensburg Exe to Niebüll Bahnhof100
13h 52m
€86–130
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden(Ostfriesl) AußenhafenSch / ...
2. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Bremen Hbf57 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof33 / ...
10h 56m

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Distance: 541.8 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Borkum to Sylt. However, you can take the taxi to Borkum, take the ferry to Emden, walk to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, take the train to Bremen Hbf, take the train to Hamburg-Altona, then take the train to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Borkum to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Borkum, Emden, Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen Borkumanleger, Emden central bus station, Bremen Fernbusterminal, Flensburg central train station, Flensburg Exe, Niebüll Bahnhof, and Niebüll in around 13h 52m.

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