The average train between Linz and Sylt takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 13h. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Sylt at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Sylt station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
Linz to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Linz to Sylt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Linz and Sylt is 841.7 km. The road distance is 1,152 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 13h 14m.