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Westerland is served by Sylt Airport, which is located about 10 minutes away by any means of transport. The airport is accessible from Westerland by bus, taxi, or rental car. You can take airport shuttle buses or city buses that depart from the city center or get more information regarding transportation to the airport from taxi operators or rental car companies.

Bus

Westerland is a small city so all the central stations and offices where you can get information about urban transportation are located in the city. There are many bus stops located in central parts of the city. Buses departing from these stops provide convenient transportation to Sylt Airport in about 5 to 10 minutes. Airport buses are another transportation alternative to get to the airport. These buses run more frequently than city buses so they are a better option if you’re in a hurry.

Taxi

The fastest method of transportation to get to Sylt Airport from Westerland city center is by taxi. The fact that the airport is only 2 km away makes traveling by taxi an affordable option. We especially recommend taking a taxi if you’re in a hurry. Taking a taxi from the city center to the airport is very convenient and only takes about 5 minutes.

Rental Car

There are numerous local and international rental car companies in Westerland you can choose from. Reserving a rental vehicle in advance makes the whole process a bit easier. It takes no longer than 10 minutes to get to Sylt Airport from Westerland by car. There are 3 different routes you can take to get to the airport. It takes 6 minutes to get to Sylt Airport via Bahnweg, 7 minutes via L24, and 9 minutes via Bastianstraße.

Airport Information

Sylt Airport, also known as Westerland/Sylt Airport, is located 2 km east of the center of Westerland. Sylt Airport, although small in size, offers passengers a variety of services. The airport contains currency exchange services, ATMs, bank branches, VIP lounges and rest areas, rental car companies, travel agencies, a few restaurants and cafes, free internet access, information counters for travellers, and more.

The closest international airport to Borkum, a city in Northern Germany, is in Bremen. It takes between 3-5 hours to get to Borkum from Bremen Airport depending on the method of transportation you use.

Transportation to Borkum City Center from Bremen Airport

There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get from Bremen Airport to the ferry pier Emden. You can get to Emden by train, bus, or rental car. From Emden you have to take the ferry to Borkum. After arriving in Borkum you can easily get to your destination in the city by bus or taxi.

Train

Bremen Airport is not directly served by train. To get to the train station you have to take a bus or the metro. Once you get to the Bremen Train Station you can take a train to Emden. The train from Bremen to Emden can vary between 5 and 7 hours, depending on the route the train takes. Once you get to Emden you have to transfer to the ferry. The ferry from Emden to Borkum Pier takes about 1 hour. Once you get to Borkum Pier you can easily get to your destination in the city by taxi or bus. If your destination in the city isn’t too far from the pier you could consider walking. Trains are among the most preferred transportation alternative because the train network throughout Germany is fast and affordable. You can easily purchase tickets from the station.

Bus

Another transportation alternative is to take a bus from Bremen to Emden and then transfer to the ferry to Borkum. However, the bus from Bremen to Emden usually takes longer than the train. Therefore bus travel is not a preferred method of transportation along this route.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to Borkum from Bremen Airport. If you are somewhat familiar with driving in Germany or have a GPS device to help navigate your way, then you can drive from Bremen Airport to Borkum without any difficultly. From Bremen head north for about 4-5 hours and then you’ll get to Emden. In Emden you have to take the ferry to Borkum.

Transfer Vehicles

Transfer vehicles are generally used as a transportation alternative between the airport and Bremen city center. However, transfer vehicles are another option to get to Emden, which is the departure point for ferries going to Borkum. You can get more information about transfer vehicles and make a reservation for transfer vehicle services at the information counters located at Bremen Airport. Transfer vehicles are a costly transportation alternative because the distance between the cities is significant. You can also consider taking a transfer vehicle to the train station and continuing on to Emden by train, this would be much more economical.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in front of Bremen Airport. Again, because of the distance between the cities, taxis are an expensive transportation alternative. You might want to consider taking a taxi to the Bremen Train Station and then transfer to a train to Emden. That would be more economical. You can also try to negotiate with the taxi driver before hand for a cheaper fare to Emden, from where you can easily transfer to the ferry to Borkum.

Limousine Rental

Limousine rentals are a popular choice for those traveling from the airport to Bremen and for travel within the city. Since Borkum is hours away from Bremen, the cost of renting a limousine is quite high. Nevertheless, if you don’t want to compromise on your comfort and convenience you can find limousine rental desks at the airport. You can rent a chauffeured limousine within minutes and be on your way. If you make a reservation online in advance you could get a more advantageous price.