The average train between Zug and Sylt takes 15h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Zug 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 Zug and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Zug is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Sylt at 4:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zug 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 Zug to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Sylt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
Zug to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zug to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Zug to Sylt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zug and Sylt is 861.4 km. The road distance is 1,185 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 14h 56m.