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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sylt is to night train and train which costs €85 - €290 and takes 15h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sylt is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €180 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Sylt?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Niebüll Bahnhof via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Flensburg Exe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Hamburg Dammtor and Elmshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Sylt?

The distance between Zurich and Sylt is 842 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Sylt without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 13h 27m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Zurich to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Sylt bus from?

Zurich to Sylt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Sylt train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Sylt?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sylt is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €180 - €460. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €190 - €550 and takes 13h 27m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 18h 54m.

Where does the Zurich to Sylt bus arrive?

Zurich to Sylt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Sylt train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7551+ hotels available in Sylt.

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

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

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Fly to Westerland
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ZRH - GWT
3h 51m
€184–456
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
15h 14m
€89–285
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Dammtortrain 4 / ...
4. Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6
13h 27m
€194–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Flensburg central train stationbus N74 / ...
3. Take the bus from Flensburg Exe to Niebüll Bahnhofbus 100
18h 54m
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 27m
€122–370
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
13h 35m
€344–573

Zurich to Sylt by train

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13h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.3 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Hamburg Dammtor, and Elmshorn in around 13h 27m.

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How to get fromZurich to Syltby plane, train, bus, or night train

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

Fly to Westerland

Night train, train

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Bus

Fly to Hamburg Airport, train

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