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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Sylt is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Sylt is to train via Elmshorn which takes 7h 2m and costs €60 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Stendal Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Elmshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Sylt?

The distance between Magdeburg and Sylt is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Sylt without a car is to train via Elmshorn which takes 7h 2m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Magdeburg to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Sylt train from?

Magdeburg to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Sylt train arrive?

Magdeburg to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Stendal Hbf station.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 6250+ hotels available in Sylt.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Magdeburg 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 via Elmshorn
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain S1
2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
7h 2m
€62–133
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N66 / ...
2. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
9h 8m
€47–81
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain S1
2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
7h 25m
€84–117
Bus, train via Salzwedel
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Salzwedel, ZOBbus 100
2. Take the train from Salzwedel to Hamburg-Altonatrain 28
3. Take the bus from Bf. Altona to Husum(Nordsee) Bahnhofbus Re6
4. Take the bus from Husum(Nordsee) Bahnhof to Niebüll Bahnhofbus Re6
11h 13m

Magdeburg to Sylt by train

118Weekly Trains

7h 2mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.5 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Stendal Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 7h 2m.

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