The average train between Sylt and Papenburg takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Sylt to Papenburg. 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 Sylt and Papenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sylt is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Papenburg at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sylt to Papenburg? 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 Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Sylt station and arriving at Papenburg station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Sylt to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Sylt to Papenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Sylt to Papenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Sylt and Papenburg is 213.5 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhof via Hamburg-Altona, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 7h 46m.