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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sylt is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 24h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sylt is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €270 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Elmshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Lugano to Sylt?

The distance between Lugano and Sylt is 1334 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Sylt without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 15h 9m and costs €210 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 15h 9m to get from Lugano to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sylt train from?

Lugano to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Sylt?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sylt is to train via Kassel which takes 15h 9m and costs €210 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 24h 48m.

Where does the Lugano to Sylt train arrive?

Lugano to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

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

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Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7460+ hotels available in Sylt.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Sylt by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
15h 9m
€216–799
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Westerland
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Westerland (GWT)plane MXP - GWT
9h 25m
€81–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Flensburgbus N73
24h 48m
€107–190
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
18h 10m
€138–297
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
16h 24m
€441–1,255
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Westerland
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ZRH - GWT
5h 46m
€279–676
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Westerland
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Westerland (GWT)plane LIN - GWT
8h 2m
€149–483
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MXP - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
9h 58m
€94–221

Lugano to Sylt by train

85Weekly Trains

15h 9mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,334.4 km
Duration: 15h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Munich central bus station, Flensburg, Handewitt B 199, Niebüll Bahnhof, and Niebüll in around 24h 48m.

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