The average train between Hamburg and Sylt takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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.
Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Sylt at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Altona and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Sylt station via Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Hamburg to Sylt train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, depart from Hamburg-Altona station.
Hamburg to Sylt train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
The distance between Hamburg and Sylt is 186.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 3h 2m.