The train between Rostock and Sylt takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock 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 twice daily between Rostock and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 9:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostock is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Sylt at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Sylt station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Rostock to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Rostock to Sylt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Sylt is 262.6 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Hamburg-Altona in around 6h 1m.