Basel to Sylt Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Sylt takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. 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.

13h 4m
Duration: 1,063 km
Distance: €218
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Dammtortrain 4 / ...
Take the train from Elmshorn to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6

11h 36m

€182–498

Basel to Sylt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Sylt at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 4:51 PM
11h 55m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 5:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 10:34 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
17h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:56 AM → 4:51 PM
11h 55m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 5:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 8:34 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 9:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:56 AM → 4:51 PM
11h 55m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 5:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 8:34 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 9:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:56 AM → 4:51 PM
11h 55m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 5:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 8:34 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 9:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:56 AM → 4:51 PM
11h 55m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 5:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 8:34 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 9:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:56 AM → 4:51 PM
11h 55m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 5:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 8:34 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 9:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:56 AM → 4:51 PM
11h 55m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 5:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 8:34 PM
11h 38m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 9:34 PM
10h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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