The average train between Olten and Sylt takes 14h 53m and the fastest train takes 12h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Olten 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 every 4 hours between Olten and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Olten is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Sylt at 2:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Olten 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 Olten to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Sylt station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
Olten to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Olten to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Olten to Sylt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Olten and Sylt is 842.1 km. The road distance is 1,121 km.
You can take a train from Olten to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 12h 54m.