How to travel from Sylt to Essen

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Compare train for Sylt to Essen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sylt to Essen 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 4h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €127, while a flight costs an average of €372.

Distance: 245 miles (395 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Sylt to Essen

Compare the available ways to get from Sylt to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

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

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

A train is €245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sylt to Essen costing on average €372.

The fastest way to travel from Sylt to Essen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Essen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Yes, you can take a train between Sylt and Essen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sylt to Essen among Omio's users.

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from Sylt to Essen

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

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

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  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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FAQs: Travel from Sylt to Essen

Travel to Essen 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 Sylt to Essen.

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You can travel between Sylt and Essen by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sylt to Essen is a train with an average price of €127.

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

A train is €245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sylt to Essen costing on average €372.

The fastest way to travel from Sylt to Essen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Essen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

The distance from Sylt to Essen is approximately 245 miles (395 km).
The average frequency per day from Sylt to Essen is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sylt to Essen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sylt Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Westerland(Sylt) station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sylt to Essen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, CitizenPlane to go to Essen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sylt to Essen:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Sylt to Essen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Düsseldorf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Essen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Essen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Essen's key attractions, such as the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, Museum Folkwang, and Grugapark, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient.

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