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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Sylt is to fly and train which costs €90 - €250 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Sylt is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.

How far is it from Madrid to Sylt?

The distance between Madrid and Sylt is 1839 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Sylt without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 23h 49m and costs €390 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Madrid to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Sylt train from?

Madrid to Sylt train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or fly from Madrid to Sylt?

The best way to get from Madrid to Sylt is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €390 - €750 and takes 23h 49m.

Where does the Madrid to Sylt train arrive?

Madrid to Sylt train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

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

Book your Madrid to Sylt train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7013+ hotels available in Sylt.

Madrid to Sylt - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Sylt by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar)

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

Fly to Westerland
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Westerland (GWT)plane MAD - GWT
8h 10m
€122–402
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MAD - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
9h 52m
€95–246
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 33
23h 49m
€396–707
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Dresdenbus
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
38h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 33
25h 48m
€385–701

Madrid to Sylt by train

11Weekly Trains

23h 49mAverage Duration

€396Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,839.4 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Sylt, Germany?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Westerland (GWT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 23h 49m.

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