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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Sylt is to bus and train which costs €70 - €120 and takes 22h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Sylt is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €140 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Elmshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Sylt?

The distance between Switzerland and Sylt is 842 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Sylt without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Switzerland to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Sylt train from?

Switzerland to Sylt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or fly from Switzerland to Sylt?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Sylt is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €140 - €420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 14h 49m.

Where does the Switzerland to Sylt train arrive?

Switzerland to Sylt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

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

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Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7014+ hotels available in Sylt.

Switzerland to Sylt - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Sylt by plane, train, bus, or night train

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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ZRH - GWT
3h 56m
€147–418
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße)bus Re7
3. Take the bus from Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße) to Jübek Bahnhofbus Re7
4. Take the train from Bredstedt to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
22h 6m
€74–117
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
14h 49m
€113–276
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
16h 12m
€108–333
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
8h 23m
€105–232
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the night train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Altonanighttrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
18h 7m
€157–603

Switzerland to Sylt by train

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Distance: 842.3 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Sylt, Germany?

Swiss, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 14h 49m.

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