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A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 13 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sylt to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sylt to Dortmund will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Sylt to Dortmund without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sylt to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $118, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$137 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sylt to Dortmund:
A train is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sylt to Dortmund costing on average $183 (€149).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Sylt to Dortmund trains for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:19 AM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 3:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:53 AM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h33 | 4:26 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 4:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:19 AM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 5:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:19 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 6:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:17 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h15 | 7:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:19 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 8:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:19 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 9:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:19 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 10:32 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:19 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h14 | 11:33 PM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:19 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 7h22 | 1:41 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:19 PM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 11h13 | 7:32 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
![]() | 4:19 AM Westerland(sylt) Zob/bahnhof | 6h13 | 10:32 AM Dortmund | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sylt to Dortmund run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $118 (€96) but you can travel from only $89 (€72) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average train duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $118 (€96) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Dortmund Hbf -> Dortmund City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sylt to Dortmund by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sylt to Dortmund trains use the Westerland(Sylt) to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. Use this guide to compare Sylt and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Westerland(Sylt) is 1 km from Sylt city centre. Public transport options include:
Westerland(Sylt) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Luzifer, Leysieffer Bistro, Cafe Extrablatt, Siam
Wi-Fi is available at Westerland(Sylt). ATMs are available at Westerland(Sylt).
Ticket office support is available at Westerland(Sylt). Information desks are available at Westerland(Sylt).
Luggage storage is available at Westerland(Sylt). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Westerland(Sylt): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Westerland(Sylt): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Westerland(Sylt).
Nearby hotels include Windhuk, Aubis, Dorint, Sylter Blaumuschel.
Dortmund Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Dortmund Möllerbrücke is 1 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Möllerbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Kleimann, Linus, Teheran
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. ATMs are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. Information desks are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Ringhotel Drees, Cityhotel Dortmund, Hotel Fürst garden, Hotel Unique Novum.
Dortmund Stadthaus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Westermanns Deli, Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Stadthaus. ATMs are available at Dortmund Stadthaus.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Stadthaus. Information desks are available at Dortmund Stadthaus.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Stadthaus. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Stadthaus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Stadthaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Stadthaus.
Nearby hotels include Ringhotel Drees, La Villa am Kaiserbrunnen, Hotel Neuhaus, Cityhotel Dortmund.
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