The average train between Vienna and Sylt takes 16h 26m and the fastest train takes 14h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Sylt at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 16h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Sylt station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
Vienna to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Vienna to Sylt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Vienna and Sylt is 929.1 km. The road distance is 1,337 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 14h 35m.