What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Sylt?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sylt is to night train and train which costs €110 - €230 and takes 13h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Sylt?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sylt is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €190 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Elmshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Sylt?

The distance between Basel and Sylt is 822 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Sylt without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Sylt without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 7m and costs €210 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Sylt?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Basel to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sylt train from?

Basel to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Sylt?

The best way to get from Basel to Sylt is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €170 - €750. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs €210 - €440 and takes 12h 7m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Sylt train arrive?

Basel to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Sylt?

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Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7291+ hotels available in Sylt.

Basel to Sylt - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Sylt by plane, train, bus, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Westerland
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Westerland (GWT)plane BSL - GWT
5h 27m
€173–704
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
13h 52m
€110–225
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
12h 7m
€216–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bf. Altona to Husum(Nordsee) Bahnhofbus Re6
3. Take the bus from Husum(Nordsee) Bahnhof to Niebüll Bahnhofbus Re6
19h 27m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Westerland
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ZRH - GWT
5h 6m
€194–697
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
8h 24m
€111–283
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
9h 34m
€167–386
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
12h 15m
€234–476

Basel to Sylt by train

99Weekly Trains

12h 7mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 821.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sylt, Germany?

Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Westerland (GWT) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 12h 7m.

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