What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Sylt?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Sylt is to train which costs €15 - €50 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Sylt?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Sylt is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €15 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Sylt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Sylt?

The distance between Hamburg and Sylt is 239 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Sylt without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Sylt without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €15 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Sylt?

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Sylt train from?

Hamburg to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Sylt?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Sylt is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €15 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Hamburg to Sylt train arrive?

Hamburg to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Sylt?

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Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 6976+ hotels available in Sylt.

Hamburg to Sylt - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Hamburg to Sylt by train or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 33 / ...
3h 1m
€15–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Flensburg central train stationbus 1322 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flensburg ZOB to Niebüll Bahnhofbus 100
4h 45m
€30–61
Train via Itzehoe
1. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Itzehoetrain Rb
2. Take the train from Itzehoe to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
3h 45m
Train via Altona
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
4h 6m
€33–53

Hamburg to Sylt by train

17Weekly Trains

3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.9 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Sylt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €15–50 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Flensburg central train station, Flensburg Bahnhof, Flensburg ZOB, Niebüll Bahnhof, and Niebüll in around 4h 45m.

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