How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt

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Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Sylt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €127, while a flight costs an average of €352.

Distance: 331 miles (534 km)

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€127

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€352

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8h 0m

Average total duration

7h 30m

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3h 43m

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1h 43m

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa City Airlines

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt is a train with an average price of €127.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt:

A train is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt costing on average €352.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Sylt take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Sylt including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 78 · ICE 2074
    5:29 AM8h02
    Frankfurt South station
    1:31 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 78 · ICE 2074
    5:29 AM8h02
    Frankfurt South station
    1:31 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2
    7:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:05 AMHamburg Airport
    1781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 78 · 11010+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft81870
    5:29 AM7h22
    Frankfurt South station
    12:51 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 778 · ICE 2214
    4:41 AM7h52
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:33 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 776 · 11014+Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft75514
    6:46 AM7h49
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    2:35 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    781One-way
    2 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4181
    9:40 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:45 AMHamburg Airport
    1841One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH30
    7:00 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    2091One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH6
    8:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    2461One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt

Travel to Sylt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Sylt including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt is a train with an average price of €127.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt:

A train is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt costing on average €352.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Sylt take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt is approximately 331 miles (534 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Sylt as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Westerland(Sylt) station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with erixx, Deutsche Bahn to go to Sylt by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Sylt by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Sylt often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Niebüll, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Klanxbüll. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sylt and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Sylt to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Sylt, 3 to 5 days is ideal, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, explore local villages, and experience its culinary offerings.

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