Hamburg to Westerland by train

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  • First train
    04:00
  • Last train
    21:40
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    2hr 36m
  • Distance
    184 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    20
  • Avg. journey time
    3hr 12m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Hamburg to Westerland by train

Fast trains from Hamburg to Westerland take around 2 hours and 36 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 184 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Hamburg and Westerland.

1. Are there direct trains from Hamburg to Westerland?

Direct trains from Hamburg to Westerland have been found.

We usually find around 21 direct trains on the route from Hamburg to Westerland every weekday.

There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 18 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Westerland?

The Hamburg to Westerland train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 36 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Hamburg to Westerland train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Westerland is usually scheduled to depart Hamburg around 04:00 and the last train is around 21:40. This is the same at the weekend.

When to book Hamburg to Westerland train tickets?

Trains in Germany usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Hamburg to Westerland by train.

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Which train companies operate between Hamburg and Westerland?

More than one train company operates on the route from Hamburg to Westerland, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • Intercity
  • NordOstseeBahn
  • Regional Express
  • Regional-Express
  • Schnellzug
  • Sylt Shuttle Plus

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

Westerland to Hamburg by train

Other journeys to Westerland (Sylt)

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