The average train between Basel and Westerland takes 13h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Westerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Westerland. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Westerland at 2:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Westerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Westerland. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Westerland station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
Basel to Westerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Westerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Westerland train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Westerland is 818.7 km. The road distance is 1,063 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hamburg Dammtor, and Elmshorn in around 11h 36m.