The average train between Salzburg and Sylt takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 12h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Sylt at 4:51 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Sylt station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Salzburg to Sylt train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Sylt train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Salzburg to Sylt train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Sylt is 856.1 km. The road distance is 1,161 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via München Hbf, Lueneburg, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 12h 25m.