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How to get fromEssen to Westerlandby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Westerland by train or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain train 33
    6h 28m
    €100–220

  2. Train, fly to Westerland

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane plane DUS - GWT
    3h 53m
    €118–436

  3. Fly to Hamburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane DUS - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain train
    7h 13m
    €136–520

Essen to Westerland by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Westerland, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 6h 28m.

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