Is there a direct train between Soltau and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Soltau to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Soltau(Han) and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Buchholz(Nordheide), Harburg and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Soltau to Sylt?

The distance between Soltau and Sylt is 317 km.

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

The best way to get from Soltau to Sylt without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 5h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Soltau to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Soltau to Sylt train from?

Soltau to Sylt train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Soltau(Han) station.

Where does the Soltau to Sylt train arrive?

Soltau to Sylt train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Buchholz(Nordheide) station.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 737+ hotels available in Sylt.

Soltau to Sylt - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Soltau 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 Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Buchholz(Nordheide)Rb
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/BahnhofRe6 / ...
5h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Buchholz(Nordheide)Rb
2. Take the bus from Bf. Altona to Husum(Nordsee) BahnhofRe6
3. Take the bus from Husum(Nordsee) Bahnhof to Niebüll BahnhofRe6
8h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Soltau(Han) to Buchholz(Nordheide)Rb
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof33 / ...
5h 35m

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Distance: 317.1 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Soltau(Han) to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Buchholz(Nordheide), Hamburg-Harburg, Harburg, Altona, and Hamburg-Altona in around 5h 30m.

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