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 via Elmshorn which costs €95 - €160 and takes 26h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Sylt is to fly and train which takes 8h 59m and costs €100 - €240.

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 and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

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 25h 44m and costs €110 - €280.

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 station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Sylt?

Sylt is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:49 PM in Riga and 1:49 PM 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 7002+ 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
€102–238
Bus, train
cheapest
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
€75–144
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 18
25h 44m
€114–276
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
€98–159
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 Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane RIX - CPH
2. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Schleswigtrain
3. Take the train from Husum to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
11h 25m
€121–309
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
€100–288

Riga to Sylt by train

7Weekly Trains

25h 44mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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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 to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Berlin Hbf in around 25h 44m.

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