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 €100 - €210 and takes 13h 55m.

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 €230 - €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 €190 - €450.

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 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 €280 - €750. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs €190 - €450 and takes 12h 7m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 18h 46m.

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.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7436+ 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 23m
€283–704
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 55m
€100–205
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
€199–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
3. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Flensburgbus N73
18h 46m
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
€235–653
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Westerland
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf 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 47m
€250–923
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 25m
€111–303
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
€223–1,055

Basel to Sylt by train

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12h 7mAverage Duration

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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 SBB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 12h 7m.

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