What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt is to train which costs €40 - €200 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt is to train via Altona which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sylt?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Niebüll Bahnhof via Flensburg Exe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt?

The distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sylt is 254 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt without a car is to train via Altona which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt bus from?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg Airport station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt train from?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg-Altona station.

Train or bus from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt?

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt is to train via Altona which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt bus arrive?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Flensburg central train station.

Where does the Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt train arrive?

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt?

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt by train or bus

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Train via Altona
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
4h 21m
€58–104
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 33 / ...
4h 26m
€43–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Flensburg central train stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flensburg Exe to Niebüll Bahnhofbus 100
4h 44m

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sylt by train

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Distance: 254.4 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Hamburg Airport (HAM), Germany and Sylt, Germany?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg Airport to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Flensburg central train station, Flensburg Exe, Niebüll Bahnhof, and Niebüll in around 4h 44m.

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