The average train between Bern and Sylt takes 15h 14m and the fastest train takes 12h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bern and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Sylt at 4:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 47m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Sylt? 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 Bern to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Sylt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
Bern to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Bern to Sylt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bern and Sylt is 888.4 km. The road distance is 1,182 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 13h 10m.