Detmold to Sylt Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Sylt takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Sylt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 51m
Duration: 539 km
Distance: €119
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

best

Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6

7h 38m

€90–302

Detmold to Sylt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Detmold and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Sylt at 2:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:01 PM → 10:34 AM
Arrives next day
12h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:58 AM → 2:04 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:01 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 7:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 2:04 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:01 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 7:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:58 AM → 2:34 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:01 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 7:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:01 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:01 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 7:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 9:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:58 AM → 1:04 PM
7h 6m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:01 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 7:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:58 AM → 2:04 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:01 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 7:34 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detmold to Sylt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.