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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Westerland is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €190 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Westerland?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Westerland. 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 Westerland?

The distance between Basel and Westerland is 1069 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Westerland without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 7m and costs €220 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Basel to Westerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Westerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Westerland?

The best way to get from Basel to Westerland is to train via Kassel which takes 12h 7m and costs €220 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €600 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Westerland train arrive?

Basel to Westerland 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 Westerland?

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Where can I stay near Westerland?

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Basel to Westerland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Westerland by train, bus, night train, or plane

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

Train via Kassel
best
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
€226–466
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
€111–283
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
€115–225
Fly Basel to Westerland
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Westerland (GWT)plane BSL - GWT
8h 33m
€143–554
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
€247–502
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
6h 18m
€193–696
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
€166–385
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 46m

Basel to Westerland by train

99Weekly Trains

12h 7mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.8 km
Duration: 12h 7m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Westerland, 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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