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

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There are 3 ways to get from Varel to Heligoland Bird Observatory by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Wilhelmshaven to Heligolandferry
    4h 55m

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to CuxhaventrainRe
    2. Take the ferry from Cuxhaven Alte Liebe to Helgoland KatamaranferryKat
    6h 30m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Varel Schlossplatz to Wilhelmshaven ZOB/Bahnhofbus251
    2. Take the ferry from Wilhelmshaven to Heligolandferry
    5h 50m

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

Adler & Eils operates a ferry from Wilhelmshaven to Heligoland once daily, and the journey takes 3h.

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