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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Root is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 17 and takes 2h 23m.

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 16 - SFr 24.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

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 30 - SFr 60.

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 Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 30 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 17 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Root bus arrive?

Basel to Root bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Luzern, Bahnhof 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?

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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 34–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
2h 23m
CHF 11–17
Drive 100.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rootcar 100.5 km
1h 11m
CHF 17–24
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 36–75

Basel to Root by train

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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 30–95 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhof once a week. Tickets cost CHF 4–7 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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