The average train between Paderborn and Sylt takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Sylt at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day



11h 19m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



11h 27m • 3 changes



7h 49m • 3 changes



7h 19m • 3 changes



7h 19m • 3 changes



7h 36m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Paderborn 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Sylt station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Paderborn to Sylt train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Paderborn to Sylt train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Paderborn to Sylt train tickets online with DB Bus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Sylt is 356.8 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 7h 21m.