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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Borkum is to bus and train and ferry which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Borkum is to train and ferry which takes 7h 38m and costs €65 - €160.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Borkum?

The distance between Rotterdam and Borkum is 315 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Borkum without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 38m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Rotterdam to Borkum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Borkum?

There are 1382+ hotels available in Borkum.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Rotterdam to Borkum by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Groningen
2. Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaven
3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkum
7h 38m
€69–156
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station075
2. Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaven
3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkum
8h 17m
€44–64

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Borkum.

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Distance: 315.3 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Borkum, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Borkum. However, you can take the train to Gouda, take the train to Groningen, take the train to Eemshaven, walk to Eemshaven, take the ferry to Borkum, walk to Borkum Deutsche Jugendherberge, then take the line 1 bus to Borkum Altenwohnungen/Wilhelm-Feldhoff-Straße. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Borkum Busbahnhof via Groningen central station, Groningen, Eemshaven, Eemshaven, Borkum, and Borkum Deutsche Jugendherberge in around 8h 17m.

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