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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Sylt is to night train and train which costs €120 - €270 and takes 16h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Sylt is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €170 - €650.

How far is it from Zug to Sylt?

The distance between Zug and Sylt is 869 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Sylt without a car is to train which takes 14h 57m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Zug to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Sylt train from?

Zug to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or fly from Zug to Sylt?

The best way to get from Zug to Sylt is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €550 and takes 14h 57m.

Where does the Zug to Sylt train arrive?

Zug to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

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

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Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7271+ hotels available in Sylt.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Zug and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Zug 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 57m.

There are 7 ways to get from Zug 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
4h 27m
€174–639
Night train, train
cheapest
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 54m
€124–264
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
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 57m
€254–550
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg central bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Heide(Holst)train 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heide(Holst) Bahnhof to Niebüll Bahnhofbus Re6
21h 29m
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 59m
€147–318
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
9h 59m
€189–469
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the night train from Freiburg Hbf to Hamburg Altonanighttrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
17h 37m
€204–672

Zug to Sylt by train

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14h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 868.8 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 14h 57m.

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