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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Borkum is to train and ferry via Emden which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Borkum is to train and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs €75 - €90.

How far is it from Cologne to Borkum?

The distance between Cologne and Borkum is 399 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Borkum without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs €75 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Cologne to Borkum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Borkum?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Borkum.

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

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain 35
2. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry Sch / ...
8h 30m
€78–85
Train, ferry via Emden
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
2. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry Sch / ...
8h 59m
€33–67
Train, ferry via Rheine
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain 35
3. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry Sch / ...
9h 56m
€86–105

Cologne to Borkum by train, ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Borkum. However, you can take the train to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, walk to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, take the ferry to Borkum Reede, walk to Borkum Deutsche Jugendherberge, then take the line 1 bus to Borkum Altenwohnungen/Wilhelm-Feldhoff-Straße. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Borkum Busbahnhof via Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf, Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB, Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen Borkumanleger, Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen, Borkum Reede, and Borkum Deutsche Jugendherberge in around 8h 59m.

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