The average train between Papenburg and Sylt takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Papenburg and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Sylt at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Papenburg 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 Papenburg to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Papenburg station and arriving at Sylt station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Papenburg to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Papenburg to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Papenburg to Sylt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
The distance between Papenburg and Sylt is 213.5 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 7h 7m.