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Basel to Sylt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Sylt takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Sylt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 20m
Duration
1,069 km
Distance
€271
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Kassel

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain train 25 / ...
  3. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain train Re6
12h 7m
€226–463

Basel to Sylt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Sylt at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,068.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sylt, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 12h 7m.

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