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Altfriesisches Haus
Open-air heritage museum in Keitum with historic Frisian houses, gardens and exhibits on island life and building culture.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Sylt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Sylt will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 4 trains from Hamburg to Sylt, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Hamburg to Sylt run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hamburg to Sylt.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Sylt trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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11020 | 14:32 Hamburg Altona | 3h02 | 17:34 Westerland(Sylt) station | 0 changesdirect | |
11022 | 15:32 Hamburg Altona | 3h02 | 18:34 Westerland(Sylt) station | 0 changesdirect | |
11024 | 16:32 Hamburg Altona | 3h02 | 19:34 Westerland(Sylt) station | 0 changesdirect | |
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11010 | 9:32 Hamburg Altona | 3h24 | 12:56 Westerland(Sylt) station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2074 | On time 10:22 Hamburg Altona | 3h09 | 13:31 Westerland(Sylt) station | 0 changesdirect | |
11012 | 10:32 Hamburg Altona | 3h38 | 14:10 Westerland(Sylt) station | 0 changesdirect | |
11014 | 11:32 Hamburg Altona | 3h07 | 14:39 Westerland(Sylt) station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Open-air heritage museum in Keitum with historic Frisian houses, gardens and exhibits on island life and building culture.
Local history museum in Keitum covering Sylt’s archaeology, costume, crafts and everyday life across the island’s villages.
Aquarium in Westerland presenting North Sea and tropical marine life, useful for families and rainy-day visits.
Wide sandy beach and promenade in Westerland, ideal for sea views, beach walks and experiencing Sylt’s classic resort atmosphere.
Protected dune and heath landscape at the island’s northern tip, known for boardwalks, shifting sands and dramatic coastal views.
Red cliff viewpoint between Wenningstedt and Kampen, especially popular at sunset for elevated sea panoramas.
North Sea oysters farmed around Sylt, prized for their fresh, briny flavour and strong link to the island’s maritime food culture.
A warming fish soup made with North Sea fish, vegetables and cream, common in coastal Schleswig-Holstein and a staple on Sylt menus.
Small brown North Sea shrimps, usually served simply with bread or salad. They are a classic regional catch from the Wadden Sea coast.
Elegant dining on the island with refined seafood and seasonal menus in a polished but welcoming setting.
Well-known seafood bistro in List, especially popular for oysters, fish dishes and a relaxed harbour atmosphere.
Established Kampen restaurant serving seafood and German classics with a stylish island ambience.
Sylt is pricier than most German beach destinations, with high hotel rates and dining costs, especially in peak season. Local buses help, but overall visitor costs are high.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving about 5-10% is standard in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Westerland(Sylt) station -> Friedrichstraße, Westerland
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Sylt.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Sylt by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sylt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Sylt trains use the Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) station pair, with some services arriving at Keitum. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Sylt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Westerland(Sylt) is 1 km from Sylt city centre. Public transport options include:
Westerland(Sylt) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Luzifer, Leysieffer Bistro, Cafe Extrablatt, Siam
Wi-Fi is available at Westerland(Sylt). ATMs are available at Westerland(Sylt).
Ticket office support is available at Westerland(Sylt). Information desks are available at Westerland(Sylt).
Luggage storage is available at Westerland(Sylt). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Westerland(Sylt): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Westerland(Sylt): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Westerland(Sylt).
Nearby hotels include Windhuk, Aubis, Dorint, Sylter Blaumuschel.
Keitum is 4 km from Sylt city centre. Public transport options include:
Keitum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Grünhofstuben, Die kleine Teestube, Alte Friesenwirtschaft, Pius
Wi-Fi is available at Keitum. ATMs are available at Keitum.
Ticket office support is available at Keitum. Information desks are available at Keitum.
Luggage storage is available at Keitum. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Keitum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Keitum: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Keitum.
Nearby hotels include Severin's Resort & Spa.
Morsum is 8 km from Sylt city centre. Public transport options include:
Morsum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Jürgen Ingwersen, Fränkische Weinstuben, Wie Zuhause
Wi-Fi is available at Morsum. ATMs are available at Morsum.
Ticket office support is available at Morsum. Information desks are available at Morsum.
Luggage storage is available at Morsum. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Morsum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Morsum: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Morsum.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hof Galerie.
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