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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Sylt is to bus and train which costs €140 - €240 and takes 26h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Sylt is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €160 - €650.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.

How far is it from Riga to Sylt?

The distance between Riga and Sylt is 1221 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Sylt without a car is to train which takes 24h 32m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Riga to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Sylt train from?

Riga to Sylt train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or fly from Riga to Sylt?

The best way to get from Riga to Sylt is to train which takes 24h 32m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €650 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Sylt?

Sylt is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 5:06 AM in Riga and 4:06 AM in Sylt.

Where does the Riga to Sylt train arrive?

Riga to Sylt train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7013+ hotels available in Sylt.

Riga to Sylt - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Riga to Sylt by plane, train, or bus

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 Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
8h 59m
€126–284
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
5. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 18
24h 32m
€246–548
Bus, train via Elmshorn
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
26h 15m
€146–243
Fly to Westerland
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Westerland (GWT)plane RIX - GWT
7h 12m
€160–650
Fly to Billund Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane RIX - BLL
2. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminalbus
3. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train
9h 56m
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
11h 11m
€144–391
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
26h 54m
€140–233

Riga to Sylt by train

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24h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,221 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Sylt, Germany?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, and Berlin Hbf in around 24h 32m. Alternatively, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, and Swiss fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Westerland (GWT) twice a week.

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