How far is it from Cologne to Baltrum?

The distance between Cologne and Baltrum is 392 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Baltrum without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cologne to Baltrum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Baltrum?

There are 4908+ hotels available in Baltrum.

Cologne to Baltrum - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Baltrum by train or ferry

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Norden(Ostfriesl)47
2. Take the ferry from Neßmersiel Hafen to BaltrumSch
6h 56m
Train, ferry via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Norden(Ostfriesl)35
2. Take the ferry from Neßmersiel Hafen to BaltrumSch
7h 7m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 392.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Baltrum. However, you can take the train to Norden(Ostfriesl), walk to Norden(Ostfriesl), take the bus to Neßmersiel Hafen, walk to Neßmersiel Hafen, then take the ferry to Baltrum. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Baltrum via Norden(Ostfriesl), Norden(Ostfriesl), Neßmersiel Hafen, and Neßmersiel Hafen in around 7h 7m.

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