How far is it from Essen to Insel Baltrum?

The distance between Essen and Insel Baltrum is 315 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Insel Baltrum without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Insel Baltrum without a car is to train and ferry via Emden which takes 6h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Insel Baltrum?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Essen to Insel Baltrum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Insel Baltrum?

There are 2539+ hotels available in Insel Baltrum.

Essen to Insel Baltrum - 2 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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

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Train, ferry via Emden
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
2. Take the ferry from Neßmersiel Hafen to Baltrumferry Sch
6h 42m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Norden(Ostfriesl)train 35
2. Take the ferry from Neßmersiel Hafen to Baltrumferry Sch
7h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essen to Insel Baltrum.

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Distance: 314.5 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Insel Baltrum, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Essen to Insel Baltrum. However, you can take the train to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf, 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 vehicle from Essen Rathaus Essen to Baltrum via Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Norden(Ostfriesl), Norden(Ostfriesl), Neßmersiel Hafen, and Neßmersiel Hafen in around 7h 41m.

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