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

The cheapest way to get from Sylt to Basel is to train and night train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 180 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sylt to Basel is to fly and train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 550.

Is there a direct train between Sylt and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Sylt to Basel. However, there are services departing from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Itzehoe and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Sylt to Basel?

The distance between Sylt and Basel is 822 km.

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

The best way to get from Sylt to Basel without a car is to train via Itzehoe which takes 11h 8m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 1100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Sylt to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sylt to Basel train from?

Sylt to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Sylt to Basel?

The best way to get from Sylt to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 450. Alternatively, you can train via Itzehoe, which costs SFr 320 - SFr 1100 and takes 11h 8m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 17h 47m.

Where does the Sylt to Basel train arrive?

Sylt to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Itzehoe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Sylt to Basel 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 Basel
best
1. Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Basel (BSL)plane GWT - BSL
3h 59m
CHF 201–448
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain Re6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg-Altona to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
14h 28m
CHF 88–180
Train via Itzehoe
1. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Itzehoetrain Re6
2. Take the train from Itzehoe to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
11h 8m
CHF 320–1,049
Bus
1. Take the bus from Niebüll Bahnhof to Flensburg Exebus 100
2. Take the bus from Flensburg central train station to Hanover central bus stationbus 173 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 198
4. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
17h 47m
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GWT - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 12m
CHF 227–537
Train
1. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain Re6 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
12h 25m
CHF 203–1,010

Sylt to Basel by train

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11h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 821.7 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Sylt, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Westerland (GWT) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Basel SBB via Itzehoe and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 8m.

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