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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Sylt is to bus and train which costs €170 - €390 and takes 26h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Sylt is to fly and train which takes 9h 2m and costs €120 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Sylt?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Sylt. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.

How far is it from Riga to Sylt?

The distance between Riga and Sylt is 1850 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Sylt without a car is to train which takes 25h 4m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 25h 4m to get from Riga to Sylt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Sylt train from?

Riga to Sylt train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or fly from Riga to Sylt?

The best way to get from Riga to Sylt is to train which takes 25h 4m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €700 and takes 16h 1m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Sylt?

Sylt is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 5:05 AM in Riga and 4:05 AM in Sylt.

Where does the Riga to Sylt train arrive?

Riga to Sylt train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Where can I stay near Sylt?

There are 7575+ hotels available in Sylt.

Riga to Sylt - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Sylt by train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain 18
25h 4m
€188–371
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
9h 2m
€124–395
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
26h 15m
€178–384
Fly to Westerland
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Westerland (GWT)plane RIX - GWT
16h 1m
€161–701

Riga to Sylt by train

7Weekly Trains

25h 4mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,849.6 km
Duration: 25h 4m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Sylt, Germany?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf in around 25h 4m. Alternatively, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, and Eurowings fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Westerland (GWT) twice daily.

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How to get fromRiga to Syltby train, bus, or plane

There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Sylt by train, bus, or plane

Train

Fly to Hamburg Airport, train

Bus, train

Fly to Westerland