The average train between Zurich and Sylt takes 15h 9m and the fastest train takes 13h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 twice daily between Zurich and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Sylt at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Sylt station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Zurich to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Sylt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Sylt is 839.8 km. The road distance is 1,146 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Hamburg-Altona in around 13h 30m.