The average train between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sylt takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg Airport (HAM) 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 every 3 hours between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg Airport (HAM) is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Sylt at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Altona and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) station and arriving at Sylt station via Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, depart from Hamburg-Altona station.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt train tickets online with S-Bahn Hamburg and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sylt is 179.6 km. The road distance is 254 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 3h 2m.