The average train between Lugano and Sylt takes 18h 52m and the fastest train takes 16h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Sylt at 4:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 18h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Sylt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
Lugano to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Lugano to Sylt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Sylt is 991.5 km. The road distance is 1,321 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 15h 50m.