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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Borkum is to train and ferry which costs €65 - €75 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Borkum is to train and ferry which takes 7h 43m and costs €65 - €75.

How far is it from Essen to Borkum?

The distance between Essen and Borkum is 320 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Borkum without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 43m and costs €65 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Essen to Borkum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Borkum?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Borkum.

Essen to Borkum - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Borkum by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafentrain 35
2. Take the ferry from Emden(Ostfriesl) Außenhafen to Borkum Reedeferry Sch / ...
7h 43m
€69–75
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus 027
2. Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain
3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry
9h 18m
€46–108

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

2Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 319.8 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Essen 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 bus from Essen central train station to Borkum Busbahnhof via Groningen central station, Groningen, Eemshaven, Eemshaven, Borkum, and Borkum Deutsche Jugendherberge in around 9h 18m.

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