There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station by train or plane
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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Westerland
best- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane DUS - GWT
4h 1m€118–421Train
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 33
7h 23m€120–260Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
7h 27m€121–435Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Westerland
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Westerland (GWT)plane CGN - GWT
6h 24m€323–461Train via Hamburg
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
8h 25m€118–343
Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station is to train via Hamburg which costs €110 - €350 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €110 - €430.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Cologne and Westerland (Sylt) Station is 467 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €120 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station, including transfers.
Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €320 - €470 and takes 6h 24m.
Cologne to Westerland (Sylt) Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Westerland (Sylt) Station, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €120–260 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, Eurowings, Swiss, and Austrian Airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Westerland (GWT) 3 times a week.
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Westerland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–340
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Westerland via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Westerland via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €180–700
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–260
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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