The average train between Dortmund and Sylt takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Sylt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Sylt at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 52m • 2 changes


7h 27m • 2 changes


7h 39m • 2 changes


7h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Sylt station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Dortmund to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Sylt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Sylt is 382.8 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Elmshorn in around 6h 46m.