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Trip Overview

The train between Essen and Sylt takes 6h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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.

6h 28m
Duration
607 km
Distance
€120
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Sylt train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Sylt. The service departs Essen at 8:35 AM in the morning, which arrives into Sylt at 15:03:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 6h 28m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 6h 28m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 6h 28m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 6h 28m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 6h 28m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 6h 28m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 6h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Sylt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 606.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sylt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 6h 28m.

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