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 €95 - €200 and takes 13h 53m.

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 €240 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sylt?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Niebüll Bahnhof via Düsseldorf central bus station and Flensburg Exe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Schleswig and Husum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 21m and costs €210 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Basel to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sylt bus from?

Basel to Sylt bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

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 23m and costs €210 - €500. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €210 - €900 and takes 11h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 19h 24m.

Where does the Basel to Sylt bus arrive?

Basel to Sylt bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Sylt train arrive?

Basel to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

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

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Where can I stay near Sylt?

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

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Fly Basel to Westerland
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Westerland (GWT)plane BSL - GWT
5h 23m
€213–494
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 53m
€95–195
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Schleswigtrain 4
3. Take the train from Husum to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
11h 21m
€212–882
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Flensburg central train stationbus N74
3. Take the bus from Flensburg Exe to Niebüll Bahnhofbus 100
19h 24m
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
€246–586
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Westerland
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Westerland (GWT)plane STR - GWT
5h 41m
€202–881
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 26m
€106–293
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 16m
€220–1,074

Basel to Sylt by train

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11h 21mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 821.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Lufthansa flies from Basel (BSL) to Westerland (GWT) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Schleswig, and Husum in around 11h 21m.

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