Timetable 2026
Ferry to Langeoog
Timetable, fares and tickets for the Bensersiel-Langeoog crossing at a glance
- Tide-independent: several sailings a day from Bensersiel to Langeoog
- Crossing in about 60 minutes - island railway to the village included
- Car-free island: supervised car parks right at the ferry jetty
Route map of Langeoog
Car-free Langeoog is about an hour away by ferry from Bensersiel. In winter the ships sail four to six times a day, in high season up to eight, with extra sailings on Fridays and long weekends.
Getting to the ferry port
Langeoog is served exclusively from Bensersiel. The harbour sits at the edge of the village, and the distances between car park, ticket desk and jetty are short.
Bensersiel ferry port
Google MapsMit der Bahn
To Esens or Norden
From either station a bus or taxi takes you straight to the harbour in Bensersiel. The connections are timed to the sailings.
Or by long-distance coach
Coaches run to Esens or directly to Bensersiel.
Mit dem Auto
Via the A31 or A29
The harbour can be reached from either motorway; in the village the way to the ferry jetty is signposted.
Long-stay parking for island guests
Bensersiel has designated long-stay car parks for island guests, supervised and right at the ferry jetty.
Vor der Abfahrt
Luggage up to 10 minutes before
Luggage can be checked in up to 10 minutes before each sailing, so that the ship can leave on time.
FAQ
The Bensersiel-Langeoog crossing is run by the municipal ferry service of Langeoog. The passage takes around an hour, and the ferry ticket includes the island railway from the harbour into the village. Because Langeoog is car-free, vehicles stay in the supervised car parks right at the ferry jetty in Bensersiel.
Ferry from Bensersiel
Unlike most of the neighbouring islands, the ships here run to a fixed, tide-independent timetable - four to six times a day in winter, up to eight in high season, with extra sailings on Fridays and long weekends.
Cars, parking and the island railway
Langeoog is car-free. Your vehicle stays in the supervised car parks right at the ferry jetty in Bensersiel, where the walk between car park, ticket desk and jetty is short. On the island the island railway covers the way from the harbour into the village - the ride is included in the ferry ticket and timed to meet the ships.
FAQ
How long does the crossing to Langeoog take?+
The ferry takes around an hour from Bensersiel to the island harbour of Langeoog.
Can I take my car to Langeoog?+
No, Langeoog is car-free. Supervised car parks are available right at the ferry jetty in Bensersiel.
How often does the ferry to Langeoog sail?+
Four to six times a day in winter, up to eight in high season, with extra sailings on Fridays and long weekends. Current times are in the timetable.
What does the ferry to Langeoog cost?+
Current ticket prices for holidaymakers and day visitors are on the fares page.
Is the island railway included in the ferry ticket?+
Yes, the ride on the island railway from the harbour into the village is part of the crossing.