What is the cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root?

The cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root is to drive which costs SFr 17 - SFr 26 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root?

The fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 26.

Is there a direct train between Canton of St. Gallen and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Canton of St. Gallen to Root. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Zürich HB and Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Canton of St. Gallen to Root?

The distance between Canton of St. Gallen and Root is 125 km. The road distance is 109.9 km.

How do I travel from Canton of St. Gallen to Root without a car?

The best way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

How long does it take to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canton of St. Gallen to Root train from?

Canton of St. Gallen to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.

Where does the Canton of St. Gallen to Root train arrive?

Canton of St. Gallen to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Canton of St. Gallen to Root is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Root.

How do I get a train ticket from Canton of St. Gallen to Root?

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Where can I stay near Root?

There are 591+ hotels available in Root.

Canton of St. Gallen to Root - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Root by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station SihlquaiRegioJet 95 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to RotkreuzIr75 / ...
2h 27m
CHF 28–36
Drive 109.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Root109.9 km
1h 40m
CHF 18–26
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to ZugS24 / ...
2h 39m
CHF 40–61
Train via Rapperswil
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Rapperswil SGS4 / ...
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to ZugS5
3h 24m

Canton of St. Gallen to Root by bus and train

2Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.8 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Gisikon-Root via Zürich HB and Zug in around 2h 39m.

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