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

The cheapest way to get from Sylt to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 12m.

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 13m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 420.

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 Bad Bf via Hamburg-Altona and Uelzen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Sylt to Basel?

The distance between Sylt and Basel is 928 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 Uelzen which takes 11h 32m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m 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 or bus from Sylt to Basel?

The best way to get from Sylt to Basel is to train via Uelzen which takes 11h 32m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 12m.

Where does the Sylt to Basel train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 7 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 Westerland to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GWT - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 13m
CHF 161–419
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
7h 31m
CHF 71–221
Train via Uelzen
1. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain Re6
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Uelzentrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Uelzen to Basel Bad Bftrain 20
11h 32m
CHF 147–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Niebüll Bahnhof to Heide(Holst) Bahnhofbus Re6
2. Take the bus from Heide(Holst) Bahnhof to Bf. Altonabus Re6
3. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Basel SBBbus
20h 12m
CHF 85–128
Train, night train
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 96–293
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 45m
CHF 115–255
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 86–293

Sylt to Basel by train

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11h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 928.1 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Hamburg-Altona and Uelzen in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Basel SBB via Niebüll, Niebüll Bahnhof, Heide(Holst) Bahnhof, Bf. Altona, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, and Hamburg central bus station in around 20h 12m.

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