How far is it from Borkum to Cologne?

The distance between Borkum and Cologne is 356 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Borkum to Cologne?

The drive from Borkum to Cologne takes approximately 4 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Borkum to Cologne?

The fastest route from Borkum to Cologne covers 356 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 40 min.

Which direction is Cologne from Borkum?

Cologne lies roughly to the south of Borkum.

Which roads does the route from Borkum to Cologne follow?

The drive from Borkum to Cologne mainly follows N33, A 31, A 3. The longest single stretch is 149 km on A 31.

Which towns do you pass between Borkum and Cologne?

Towns on the route from Borkum to Cologne include Delfzijl, Onstwedde, Lingen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Borkum and Cologne?

Along the route from Borkum to Cologne you can fill up at Texaco (24/7), TotalEnergies Express Musselkanaal (24/7), Avia (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Borkum and Cologne?

Along the route from Borkum to Cologne you can stop for the night or service your van at Insel-Camping-Borkum, Camerplaats Spoordok, Club der Campingfreunde Gelsenkirchen Resser Mark e.V.. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 106 km, between Landvergnügen Meutstege and Erholungsgebiet Waldvelen.

Borkum Cologne

Distance: 356 kmDrive time: 4 h 40 min

Driving from Borkum to Cologne takes about 4 h 40 min via A 31. The distance is 356 km. The straight-line distance is 295 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Delfzijl, Boshof, Eanske, Essen, Düsseldorf. Driving directions

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Driving directions65 · 356 km

1 Depart right onto Kirchstraße 150 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Blumenstraße 67 m
3 Continue slightly left onto Reedestraße 915 m
4 Continue left onto Reedestraße 5 km
5 Turn right onto Am Neuen Hafen 308 m
6 Turn left onto Juister Strate 527 m
7 Turn slightly left 75 m
8 Turn right 117 m
9 Turn right 25 m
10 Turn straight onto Eemshaven - Borkum 19 km
11 Continue straight 40 m
12 Turn right 102 m
13 At end of road, turn left 445 m

14 At end of road, turn left onto Borkumkade 3 km
15 Enter roundabout right onto Westlob 35 m
16 Exit roundabout right onto Westlob 653 m
17 Continue left onto Westereemsweg 930 m
18 At end of road, turn left onto Kwelderweg 484 m
19 Enter roundabout right onto Eemshavenweg 26 m
20 Exit roundabout right onto Eemshavenweg 3 km
21 Take exit slightly right 527 m
22 Turn left onto Greedeweg 780 m
23 Turn right onto Radsweg 551 m
24 Turn left onto Spijksterweg 424 m
25 Turn left onto Hooilandseweg 889 m
26 Continue straight onto Lage Trijnweg 269 m
27 Continue straight onto Hogelandsterweg 3 km
28 Continue right onto Hogelandsterweg 26 km
29 Take exit slightly right 11 km
30 Take exit slightly right 2 km
31 Keep slightly right 61 m
32 Merge slightly left onto Geert Veenhuizenweg 117 m
33 Continue straight 33 km
34 Keep slightly right onto A.G. Wildervanckweg 4 km
35 Continue straight onto Rütenbrockerweg 326 m
36 Continue straight onto Ter Apeler Straße 9 km
37 Take ramp right 203 m
38 Continue straight 146 m
39 Merge slightly left 149 km
40 Keep slightly right 2 km
41 Keep slightly left 607 m
42 Merge slightly left 7 km
43 Continue straight 71 km
44 Take exit slightly right 224 m
45 Keep slightly right 869 m
46 Merge slightly left onto Stadtautobahn 3 km
47 Take exit slightly right 187 m
48 Keep slightly right 216 m
49 Turn slightly left onto Pfälzischer Ring 362 m
50 Continue slightly left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 525 m
51 Turn right onto Opladener Straße 409 m
52 Continue straight onto Mindener Straße 505 m
53 Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke 661 m
54 Continue straight onto Augustinerstraße 162 m
55 Continue straight onto Pipinstraße 139 m
56 Continue straight onto Cäcilienstraße 185 m
57 Turn right onto Nord-Süd-Fahrt 253 m
58 Continue straight onto Offenbachplatz 114 m
59 Continue straight onto Tunisstraße 349 m
60 Continue straight onto Tunisstraße 120 m
61 Turn right onto Unter Sachsenhausen 73 m
62 Continue straight onto An den Dominikanern 131 m
63 At roundabout, take exit right onto Marzellenstraße 106 m
64 Turn straight onto Komödienstraße 38 m
65 Arrive onto Komödienstraße

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The return trip from Cologne to Borkum covers roughly the same distance, 356 km.

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How far is it from Borkum to Cologne?: The distance between Borkum and Cologne is 356 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Borkum to Cologne?: The drive from Borkum to Cologne takes approximately 4 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Borkum to Cologne?: The fastest route from Borkum to Cologne covers 356 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 40 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Borkum?: Cologne lies roughly to the south of Borkum.
Which roads does the route from Borkum to Cologne follow?: The drive from Borkum to Cologne mainly follows N33, A 31, A 3. The longest single stretch is 149 km on A 31.
Which towns do you pass between Borkum and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Borkum to Cologne include Delfzijl, Onstwedde, Lingen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Borkum and Cologne?: Along the route from Borkum to Cologne you can fill up at Texaco (24/7), TotalEnergies Express Musselkanaal (24/7), Avia (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Borkum and Cologne?: Along the route from Borkum to Cologne you can stop for the night or service your van at Insel-Camping-Borkum, Camerplaats Spoordok, Club der Campingfreunde Gelsenkirchen Resser Mark e.V.. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 106 km, between Landvergnügen Meutstege and Erholungsgebiet Waldvelen.

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