Ferry Borkum: Your Gateway to the Wadden Island

Discover all you need to know about the Ferry Borkum, your transportation to the beautiful Wadden Island of Borkum! Located off the coast of Lower Saxony, Germany, Borkum is the largest of the German Wadden Islands and is easily accessible via the ferries of AG EMS, often simply referred to as Ferry Borkum.

Your Journey Starts Here: Ferry Borkum from Eemshaven (Netherlands)

Embark on your journey to Borkum from the Dutch harbor of Eemshaven. The ferry crossing with the Ferry Borkum from Eemshaven takes approximately 50 minutes. During the summer months, the Ferry Borkum operates frequently, with an average of four departures per hour between Eemshaven and Borkum. You can find detailed schedule information on the Eemshaven departure times page.

Departures Eemshaven-Borkum 2025

Departures Borkum-Eemshaven 2025

Please note: to be 100% about the current departure times, please check servicecenter-agems.de or call the ferry infoline: 01805/180182.

Parking in Eemshaven for the Ferry Borkum

Convenient parking is available near the terminal in Eemshaven, with space for around 2000 cars. Both open-air and covered parking options are available. Parking costs €6 per day for the open-air lot and €7 per day for the covered parking hall. The parking address is Borkumkade 1, 9979 XX Eemshaven. You can easily walk from the parking area to the Ferry Borkum.

Payment can be made at the parking machines with a debit card or cash. Reserving a parking spot is not possible. The parking area is open from 45 minutes before the first departure to 30 minutes after the last arrival of the „Borkumlijn„. Please note that parking caravans or campers is not permitted in the parking area or on the roadside.

Prices Eemshaven-Borkum

Traveling by Train to Eemshaven for the Ferry Borkum

For a cost-effective alternative to parking, consider traveling by train to Eemshaven. The Arriva train offers comfortable connections from Groningen to Eemshaven, with services running three to four times a day. The train schedule is coordinated with the Ferry Borkum departure times.

Your Alternative Route: Ferry Borkum from Emden (Germany)

You can also reach Borkum via the harbor of Emden in Germany. The Ferry Borkum from Emden takes a little over two hours. There are typically two daily departures, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. At certain times, a faster catamaran service is available for an extra charge, halving the travel time. You can find the current Emden departure schedule on the Emden departure times page.

Departures Emden-Borkum 2025

Departures Borkum-Emden 2025

Parking in Emden for the Ferry Borkum

Ample paid parking is available near the Emden harbor for Ferry Borkum passengers. Follow your navigation system to Borkumanleger 6, 26723 Emden. The „Borkum Parkeergarages“ offer both covered and outdoor parking options, all conveniently located near the ferry terminal. For a day trip, you can use the cost-effective day parking at the Borkum garages for €3.50 per day, or the AG EMS parking for €6 per day.

For longer stays, the long-term outdoor parking at the Borkum garages costs €2.50 for the first day and €4.50 for each additional day. Covered long-term parking costs €5.40 for the first day and €5.50 for each additional day.

The Borkum parking garage also has a charging station for electric cars for €5 per charge. Parking spots cannot be reserved, so arriving in Emden with sufficient time is recommended. As Emden is in Germany, adults and children are advised to bring identification documents.

Prices Emden-Borkum

This is just a summary of the Borkum Ferry prices. You can find a complete overview on the AG EMS website. Please note: check servicecenter-agems.de to be 100% sure of the

Traveling by Train to Emden for the Ferry Borkum

Vacationers traveling by train will find regular train services to the harbor of Emden, offering a way to avoid parking costs.

Ferry Borkum Tickets: Prices, Booking, and Important Information

You can purchase tickets for the Ferry Borkum at the harbor terminals using cash or a debit card. Special rates and conditions apply when taking a car to the island, making reservations advisable.

Reserving Your Ferry Borkum Passage

Reserving your Ferry Borkum tickets can be done easily online. Secure and fast payment with a credit card is available during the online booking process, allowing you to see the availability of tickets for both passengers and vehicles. You will receive a confirmation by email after your reservation.

You can also make a reservation by calling +49 01805/180 182 (14 cents per minute). Payment via phone must be made at least 6 weeks before the travel date, or immediately if using a Visa or MasterCard. You can choose to have the tickets mailed to you or pick them up at the ticket counter before boarding.

Ticket validity and special fares for the Ferry Borkum

A ticket for the Ferry Borkum is valid from the day of issue and loses its value after that day. It’s important to distinguish between a regular return ticket and a day return ticket. The standard return ticket is more expensive but valid for two months, while a day return ticket is only valid on the day of issue. Unfortunately, group tickets are not available for the outward journey.

However, a favorably priced family ticket is available for the return journey, covering two adults and two children traveling back to Eemshaven or Borkum. If you plan to visit the island more than ten times a year, a 10-return ticket may be worthwhile. A special „three-day package“ for campers includes the ferry to and from Emden or Eemshaven, tickets for two adults, two children (up to 11 years old), and possibly a dog, as well as a camper pitch for two nights, available for €236.

Advance telephone reservation is recommended for this package. The aforementioned tickets and fares generally apply to departures from both Emden and Eemshaven. When taking a car, motorcycle, or caravan on the Ferry Borkum, the driver’s ticket is usually included in the transportation costs.

Baggage allowance on the Ferry Borkum

Each person is allowed to bring one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage on board the Ferry Borkum. Extra baggage must be reported and paid for at the ticket counter. Tariffs for baggage transport are displayed at the respective harbors.

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Ferry Borkum: Your Gateway to the Wadden Island was last modified on 11 April, 2025 22:00 CEST by Emma Northoff. Published: 11 April, 2025 19:32 CEST