There are 7 ways to get from Hanau to Sylt by plane, train, or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Frankfurt to Westerland
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Westerland (GWT)plane FRA - GWT
2h 56m€257–631Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Hanau Hbf to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
10h 51m€86–337Train via Harburg
- Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
8h 37m€143–464Fly Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
7h 32m€140–445Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Westerland
- Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
- Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Westerland (GWT)plane NUE - GWT
6h 20m€340–627Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Westerland
- Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane DUS - GWT
5h 24m€155–475Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 24
9h 41m€144–301
Hanau to Sylt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanau to Sylt is to night train and train which costs €85 - €340 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Hanau to Sylt is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €250 - €650.
No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Hanau Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof, Harburg and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Hanau and Sylt is 573 km.
The best way to get from Hanau to Sylt without a car is to train via Harburg which takes 8h 37m and costs €140 - €470.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Hanau to Sylt, including transfers.
Hanau to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Hanau to Sylt is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €250 - €650. Alternatively, you can train via Harburg, which costs €140 - €470 and takes 8h 37m.
Hanau to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.
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What companies run services between Hanau, Germany and Sylt, Germany?
Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt (FRA) to Westerland (GWT) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof, Hamburg-Harburg, Harburg, Altona, and Hamburg-Altona in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Westerland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220–700
Flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport via Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–290
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Fulda Bahnhof to Hamburg-Harburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–280
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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