The average train between Sylt and Basel takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Sylt to Basel. 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 Sylt and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sylt is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Itzehoe and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sylt to Basel? 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 Sylt to Basel. However, there are services departing from Sylt station and arriving at Basel station via Itzehoe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Sylt to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Sylt to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Sylt to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Sylt and Basel is 820.1 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Itzehoe, Hamburg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 11h 14m.