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There are 2 ways to get from Borkum to Sylt by ferry or train

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Borkum(Nordseebad) to Emden Außenhafenferry ferry Kat / ...
    2. Take the train from Emden Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train 56
    3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain train 33
    9h 46m
    €116–198

  2. Ferry, train via Borkum

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Borkum to Emdenferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Emden Außenhafen to Bremen Hbftrain train 56
    3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain train 33
    10h 43m
    €88–169

Borkum to Sylt by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Borkum to Sylt. However, you can take the ferry to Emden Außenhafen, walk to Emden Außenhafen Borkumanleger, take the bus to Emden Hbf/ZOB, walk to Emden Hbf, take the train to Bremen Hbf, then take the train to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borkum Berufsschule to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Borkum Yachthafen, Borkum, Emden, Emden Außenhafen, and Bremen Hbf in around 10h 43m.

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