The DB Sylt Shuttle and the RDC Autozug Sylt car trains take you directly from Niebüll across the railway embankment to the island. The crossing takes around 35 minutes and offers a unique view of the Wadden Sea. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry from Havneby on Rømø in Denmark to List on Sylt. Whichever option you choose, both routes will take you to Sylt comfortably and in a scenic manner.
| Red DB Sylt Shuttle | Blue CAR TRAIN Sylt | Sylt ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operators | Deutsche Bahn | RDC CAR TRAIN Sylt | FRS Sylt Ferry |
| Website | www.syltshuttle.de | www.autozug-sylt.de | www.frs-syltfaehre.de |
| Contact | 0800 / 8228383 | 04661 / 9808891 | 0461 864-601 |
| Duration of journey | 15 minutes. | 15 minutes. | 15 minutes. |
| Trips per day | up to 18 each way | up to 13 each way | up to 32 |
| Ticket sales | ATMs & counters, online booking, cash, debit/credit card | On-site service staff, online booking, cash, debit/credit card | Directly on site in Havneby and List (machine & counter), online booking, by phone, email, cash, debit/credit card, direct debit |
| Reservation | Tickets with or without reservation | Tickets with or without reservation | Tickets with or without reservation |
| Ticket validity | only for the DB Sylt Shuttle | only for the CARZUG Sylt | only for the FRS Sylt ferries |
| One-way trip (car) | EUR 75 | 80 euros, with loyalty card 70 euros | from € 67,80 |
| Round trip (car) | EUR 130 | 138 euros, with loyalty card 120 euros | from € 111,90 |
| Online ticket with maximum flexibility | from € 59,49 | from € 79,90 | - |
| Online saver price including reservation | from € 19,99 | from € 19,90 | - |
| Frequent traveler ticket price per trip | EUR 50,83 | EUR 49 | EUR 45 |
| Niebüll loading terminal | Tracks 1-8 | Tracks 9 - 11 | Loading mainland: Havneby on Rømø |
| Westerland/Sylt loading terminal | Tracks 3-6 | Tracks 1 & 2 | Loading Sylt: List on Sylt |
| vehicle | red double-deckers & flat wagons | blue flat wagons | Car ferry with up to two car decks |
| Maximum dimensions for car price | 6m length, 2,7m height, 3t weight | 6m length, 2,7m height, 2,2m width, 3t weight (up to 7 people in the car) | 6m length |
| Bicycles on roof and luggage racks | ja | ja | ja |
| large motorhomes | yes, 2 - 4 per trip | yes, 4 - 6 per trip | ja |
| small motorhomes & caravans | ja | ja | ja |
| Motorcycles | ja | no, please use the DB Sylt Shuttle | ja |
| Trailers, trucks | ja | ja | ja |
| coaches | ja | ja | ja |
Getting to Sylt is possible even without a car. You can reach the island stress-free by train, for example via Hamburg and Niebüll directly to Westerland. Once on the island, you can explore Sylt without a car thanks to the well-developed bus network and numerous bicycle rental stations. This makes your Sylt vacation not only relaxing but also hassle-free.