The average train between Switzerland and Sylt takes 17h 38m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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 3 times a day between Switzerland and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Sylt at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 17h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 12m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Sylt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
Switzerland to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Sylt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof station.
Book your Switzerland to Sylt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Switzerland and Sylt is 902.9 km. The road distance is 1,172 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Elmshorn in around 13h 58m.