The average train between Wels and Sylt takes 14h 50m and the fastest train takes 12h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Wels 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 Wels and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wels is at 3:51 PM which arrives into Sylt at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Passau Hbf and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Wels to Sylt? 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 Wels to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Wels station and arriving at Sylt station via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Wels to Sylt train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wels Hbf station.
Wels to Sylt train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Wels to Sylt train tickets online with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Wels and Sylt is 847.3 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Passau Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 13h 48m.