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How to get fromElmshorn to Heligoland Bird Observatoryby bus, ferry or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Elmshorn to Heligoland Bird Observatory by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Itzehoe Bahnhof to Brunsbüttel Kanalfähre NordbusX60
    2. Take the ferry from Brunsbüttel to Heligolandferry
    4h 36m
    €69–85

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brunsbüttel to Heligolandferry
    4h 42m
    €61–72

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to CuxhaventrainRe
    2. Take the ferry from Cuxhaven Alte Liebe to Helgoland KatamaranferryKat
    5h 48m

  4. Line 6550 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Elmshorn, Peterstraße to Itzehoe ZOBbus6550
    2. Take the ferry from Brunsbüttel to Heligolandferry
    5h 14m
    €64–77

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elmshorn, Germany and Heligoland Bird Observatory, Germany?

FRS Helgoline operates a ferry from Brunsbüttel to Heligoland 3 times a week. Tickets cost €58–65 and the journey takes 2h.

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