The average train between Zurich and Sylt takes 17h 29m and the fastest train takes 13h 35m. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Sylt at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 5m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Sylt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
Zurich to Sylt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Sylt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Sylt train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Sylt is 839.8 km. The road distance is 1,170 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 13h 7m.