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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sylt is to fly and train which costs €95 - €270 and takes 8h 24m.

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 €200 - €800.

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 928 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 €190 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 or bus from Basel to Sylt?

The best way to get from Basel to Sylt is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 7m and costs €190 - €420. Alternatively, you can 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 7013+ 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 train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Westerland
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ZRH - GWT
5h 6m
€204–800
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
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
€96–263
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
€193–414
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
Night train, train
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
€121–347
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
€157–359
Fly Basel to Billund Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane BSL - BLL
2. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminalbus
3. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train
11h 26m
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
€214–447

Basel to Sylt by train

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12h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 928.1 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Hamburg central bus station, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Bf. Altona, Husum(Nordsee) Bahnhof, Niebüll Bahnhof, and Niebüll in around 19h 27m.

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