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 €100 - €290 and takes 9h 38m.

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 7h 35m and costs €130 - €420.

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, Köln Hbf and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.

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 Paris which takes 23h 48m and costs €190 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 7h 35m and costs €130 - €420. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €190 - €750 and takes 23h 48m.

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 746+ 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)

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)MAD - GWT
7h 35m
€133–413
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)MAD - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof
9h 38m
€106–287
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altona43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/BahnhofRe6
23h 48m
€194–719
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid - South Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Hamburg - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/BahnhofRe6
36h 45m
€114–287
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
2. Take the train from Avignon TGV to Frankfurt84
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof26
25h 1m
€250–422

Madrid to Sylt by train

14Weekly Trains

23h 48mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,839.4 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and two 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, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg-Altona in around 23h 48m.

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