The average train between Hanover and Sylt takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 Hanover and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Sylt at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hanover 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Sylt station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Hanover to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Hanover to Sylt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), S-Bahn Hamburg and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Sylt is 298 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Altona, and Hamburg-Altona in around 6h 11m.