Borkum Reede
Ferry port for Borkum, Germany
Borkum Reede is the ferry harbour of Borkum, the largest East Frisian island, served by AG Ems from Emden and from Eemshaven in the Netherlands.
Ferries from Borkum Reede
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eemshaven | About 50m | AG Ems | Cars & foot |
| Emden | 1h (catamaran) – 2h 10m (ferry) | AG Ems | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Borkum Reede
- Emden → Borkum
2 November – 23 December 2026: ferries from Emden at 08:00 and 16:45 most days (08:30 and 17:15 on Sundays), plus 12:30 on Wednesdays and Saturdays and catamarans at 14:15 on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays (and 06:30 on Mondays); AG Ems’ 2026/27 winter timetable starts on 24 December
From 3 July to 30 August extra catamarans leave Emden at 09:00 and 19:30.
Source: AG Ems 2026 Borkum timetable, checked 2026-11-04
- Eemshaven → Borkum
One departure a day on AG Ems’ 2 November – 23 December 2026 timetable (12:00 Monday to Saturday); the 2026/27 winter timetable starts on 24 December
Source: AG Ems 2026 Borkum timetable, checked 2026-11-04
Ferry Operators at Borkum Reede
Ground Transport & Railway Links
The Borkum island railway runs between the harbour and Borkum station in town
AG Ems timetables give return times from Borkum station; ships leave the harbour about 15–30 minutes later
Through tickets include the island railway and onward local transport on Borkum
Sources: ag-ems.de · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Borkum Reede
Emden → Borkum
Crossing: 1h (catamaran) – 2h 10m (ferry) · AG Ems
Eemshaven → Borkum
Crossing: About 50m · AG Ems
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Borkum Reede.