The average train between Sylt and Hamburg takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Sylt to Hamburg. 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 hourly between Sylt and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Sylt is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sylt to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Sylt station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Sylt to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Sylt to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.
Book your Sylt to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and S-Bahn Hamburg.
The distance between Sylt and Hamburg is 186.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 3h 3m.