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Papenburg to Sylt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Papenburg and Sylt takes 18h 29m and the fastest train takes 18h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Papenburg 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.

18h 29m
Duration
469 km
Distance
€89
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Papenburg to Sylt train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Papenburg and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 6:56 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Sylt at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 18h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 10m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 468.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 29m

What companies run services between Papenburg, Germany and Sylt, Germany?

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Bremen Hbf in around 7h 15m.

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