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Sylt ferry

The FRS Sylt ferry

Connection between List and the Danish port of Havneby on Rømø

The scent of the sea is already there. It's like vacation. The horizon is so vast, everyday life so far away. A journey couldn't be more maritime: Arriving at the harbor is perhaps the most beautiful way to experience an island. The FRS Sylt ferries SyltExpress and RömöExpress connect Lister Harbor in northern Sylt with the Danish port of Havneby on Rømø daily. 

Once your car, camper van or bike is safely parked in the hull of the ferry, your holiday begins with a fresh North Sea breeze on a boat trip through the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site.

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2  Ferries

are in use on the route

1963

The first Rømø-Sylt connection took place

9  nautical miles

The ferry travels between Rømø and Sylt

Arriving by car and motorhome

How to get to Sylt in a relaxed manner

Where does the Sylt ferry depart?

The FRS Sylt ferry departs from the port of Havneby on the Danish North Sea island of Rømø. Sylt's neighboring island is easily accessible via a free car ferry. The car journey to Rømø via Flensburg takes about 35 minutes longer than the journey to Niebüll to the car train terminal.

  • Address of the Havneby/Römö ferry terminal
    Kilebryggen 10
    6792 Rømø
    Denmark

    The ferry terminal on Sylt is located in the very north of the island, at the port of List. The drive from Westerland to List takes about 20 minutes.

  • Address of the List/Sylt ferry terminal
    At the ferry dock
    25992 List

  • Contact FRS Syltferry
    Phone: 0461 / 86 46 01

Arriving by bicycle or motorbike

Traveling on two wheels

You are welcome to take your bike with you on the Sylt ferry crossing - both on your car's bike rack and as a cyclist without a car.

  • Bicycle in the bike rack on your car
    A bicycle rack with a total length of up to 6,00 m can be carried on the rear of the car and a total height of up to 4,80 m on the roof at no extra charge.

  • Pedestrians with bicycles
    As a pedestrian, you can also easily take your bike on the Sylt ferry. You pay a small surcharge for your bike.

  • Motorrad
    You can also take your motorcycle with you on the Sylt ferry.

Questions & answers about traveling with the FRS Sylt ferry

Things to know about the ferry trip

Tips for mobility on Sylt 

Explore the island flexibly after arrival

A blue electric bus drives along a road through a grassy heathland, while four sheep graze in the foreground.
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By Bus

The extensive bus network of the Sylt Transport Company (SVG) spans the island. The List/Hafen bus stop is located right next to the ferry dock. Line 1 takes you to Westerland in about 40 minutes.

Tip: You can purchase the "Sylt mobil" combo ticket at the ticket counter in Havneby on Rømø. This allows you to take the Sylt ferry from Havneby to List as a pedestrian, use the island's scheduled buses throughout the day, and take the ferry back to Rømø in the evening.

Information about the bus
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With the taxi

It's best to call ahead to book a taxi to Lister Hafen. A taxi ride to the island center of Westerland costs approximately €35.

All taxi companies on the island
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By rental car

Various car rental companies offer their vehicles on Sylt. Some rental cars can also be picked up at Lister Harbor.

Book a rental car online
Two cyclists ride along a path through the hilly dune landscape, surrounded by heath and grass.
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With the rental bike

Explore the island of Sylt in a sporty and stress-free way! With the latest e-bikes, even headwinds and longer distances are no longer a problem.

Bicycle rentals in List
A seagull stands on a table on board a ship in the harbor of List, with the quay and a gentle sunset in the background.
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On foot

If you're on Sylt for a day trip or have booked accommodation in List, you can easily explore List and the harbor on foot.

More about List


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