The average train between Kiel and Sylt takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 every 2 hours between Kiel and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Sylt at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Sylt station via Husum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Kiel to Sylt train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Sylt train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
The distance between Kiel and Sylt is 133.8 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Husum in around 2h 55m.