The average train between York and Sylt takes 19h 19m and the fastest train takes 15h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 4 times a day between York and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Sylt at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 19h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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20h 39m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Sylt. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station via King's Cross station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station, Koeln Hbf station and Hamburg-Altona station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
York to Sylt train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
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The distance between York and Sylt is 617.6 km.
You can take a train from York to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg-Altona in around 16h 5m.