The average train between Milan and Root takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Root. 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 every 2 hours between Milan and Root. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Root at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Zug(Ch) and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Root. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Root station via Zug(Ch). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zug(Ch) station.
Book your Milan to Root train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Milan and Root is 193.6 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Zug(Ch) every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 50m.