The average train between Paris and Root takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 3 times a day between Paris and Root. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Root at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Root. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Root station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Paris to Root train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Root train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Paris to Root train tickets online with TGV inOui, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Paris and Root is 489.2 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Gisikon-Root via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 5h 14m.