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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sylt is to bus and train which costs €90 - €150 and takes 21h 53m.

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 56m and costs €160 - €440.

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, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf and Elmshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

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 which takes 13h 54m and costs €180 - €250.

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

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

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 or fly from Zurich to Sylt?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sylt is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €160 - €440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €250 and takes 13h 54m.

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 7013+ hotels available in Sylt.

Zurich to Sylt - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zurich Airport to Westerland
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ZRH - GWT
3h 56m
€162–432
Train to Basel, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
9h 26m
€80–271
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
13h 54m
€183–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg central bus stationbus
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
21h 53m
€90–144
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 / ...
15h 9m
€106–324
Fly Zurich Airport 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
€110–256
Fly Zurich Airport 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 23m
€172–372
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
17h 53m
€169–618

Zurich to Sylt by train

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13h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.3 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 13h 54m.

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