There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Sylt by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Westerland
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ATH - GWT
8h 40m€119–469Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Husumtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Husum to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
39h 55m€323–513Bus, train via Budapest
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Husumtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Husum to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
41h 43m€300–503Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ATH - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
10h 25m€147–328Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest-Nyugatibus
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
- Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Husumtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Husum to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
42h 22m€328–464Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
- Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
43h 49m€221–357Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Durrësbus
- Take the bus from Durrës to Bremen Hauptbahnhofbus
- Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Flensburg central train stationbus N74
- Take the bus from Flensburg Exe to Niebüll Bahnhofbus 100
45h 46m
Athens to Sylt by train, bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sylt is to fly and train which costs €140 - €330 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Sylt is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs €110 - €470.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Niebüll Bahnhof via Durrës, Bremen Fernbusterminal and Flensburg Exe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 46m.
The distance between Athens and Sylt is 2256 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Sylt without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 55m and costs €320 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Athens to Sylt, including transfers.
Athens to Sylt bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Sylt is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 46m.
Athens to Sylt bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Durrës station.
Sylt is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:26 PM in Athens and 6:26 PM in Sylt.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sylt, Germany?
Lufthansa, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Westerland (GWT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Durrës, Bremen Hauptbahnhof, Bremen Fernbusterminal, Flensburg central train station, Flensburg Exe, Niebüll Bahnhof, and Niebüll in around 45h 46m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Westerland via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–550
Flights from Athens International Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- 0030 2108219900
- vsiamos@otenet.gr
- Website
- siamostours.com
Bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Schedules at
- siamostours.com
Bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanus
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Schedules at
- siamostours.com
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