What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Root?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Root is to drive which costs SFr 15 - SFr 23 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Root?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Root is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Root?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Root. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Luzern, Kantonalbank and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Root. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Root?

The distance between Basel and Root is 106 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Root without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Root without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 50.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Root?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Basel to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Root bus from?

Basel to Root bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Root train from?

Basel to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Root?

The best way to get from Basel to Root is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 28 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Root bus arrive?

Basel to Root bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lucerne station.

Where does the Basel to Root train arrive?

Basel to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Basel to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Root is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Basel to Root.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Root?

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Where can I stay near Root?

There are 626+ hotels available in Root.

Basel to Root - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Root by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
1h 32m
CHF 28–47
Drive 100.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Rootcar 100.5 km
1h 11m
CHF 16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Lucernebus
5h 28m
CHF 18–27
Train via Sursee
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain Ir27 / ...
2. Take the train from Sursee to Gisikon-Roottrain S1
2h
CHF 30–41

Basel to Root by train

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1h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.8 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Root, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Luzern every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 20–40 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Südostbahn also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Basel to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–18 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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