The average train between Hanover and Sylt takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. 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 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Sylt at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 6h 18m.
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 2 other operators.
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.