The average train between Merkstein and Sylt takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Merkstein 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 4 hours between Merkstein and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merkstein is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Sylt at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Merkstein 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 Merkstein to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Merkstein station and arriving at Sylt station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Merkstein to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Herzogenrath station.
Merkstein to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
The distance between Merkstein and Sylt is 472.6 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a train from Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Herzogenrath, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Hamburg-Altona in around 9h 47m.