The average train between Basel and Sylt takes 12h 54m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Sylt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Sylt at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Sylt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Sylt station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
Basel to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Sylt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Sylt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Sylt is 820.1 km. The road distance is 1,082 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 11h 14m.