The average train between Sylt and Hanover takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Sylt to Hanover. 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 Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Sylt is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Hanover at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sylt to Hanover? 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 Sylt to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Sylt station and arriving at Hanover station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Sylt to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Sylt to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Sylt to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), S-Bahn Hamburg and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Sylt and Hanover is 298 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Hannover Hbf via Hamburg-Altona, Altona, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 31m.