How to travel from Hamburg to Sylt

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from Hamburg to Sylt

How to get from Hamburg to Sylt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn11016
    12:32 PM3h02
    Hamburg Altona
    3:34 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn11016
    12:32 PM3h02
    Hamburg Altona
    3:34 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn11016
    12:32 PM3h02
    Hamburg Altona
    3:34 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn11014
    11:32 AM3h02
    Hamburg Altona
    2:34 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn11010
    9:32 AM3h19
    Hamburg Altona
    12:51 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn11018
    1:32 PM3h19
    Hamburg Altona
    4:51 PMWesterland(Sylt) station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2059 · LH2184
    1:15 PM6h45
    Hamburg Airport
    8:00 PMSylt Airport
    $6841One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2061 · LH2184
    3:15 PM4h45
    Hamburg Airport
    8:00 PMSylt Airport
    $7981One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLH5377+LufthansaLH2184
    2:30 PM5h30
    Hamburg Airport
    8:00 PMSylt Airport
    $8581One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Sylt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Sylt including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Sylt is a train with an average price of $41.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Sylt:

A train is $504 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Sylt costing on average $546.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Sylt is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Sylt take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 45m.

Flight takes on average 7h 43m.

The distance from Hamburg to Sylt is approximately 114 miles (185 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Sylt is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Sylt:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Sylt Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Westerland(Sylt) station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Sylt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Sylt by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Sylt by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Sylt with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Sylt often also extend their vacation to go to Niebüll, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Klanxbüll, Cologne. 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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