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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Root is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Root is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Root?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Root. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Bologna, Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Root. However, there are services departing from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Milano Centrale, Lugano and Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Florence to Root?

The distance between Florence and Root is 545 km. The road distance is 548.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Root without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Florence to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Root bus from?

Florence to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Root train from?

Florence to Root train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella station.

Train or bus from Florence to Root?

The best way to get from Florence to Root is to train via Lugano which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Florence to Root bus arrive?

Florence to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Florence to Root train arrive?

Florence to Root train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Root is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Florence to Root.

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

Book your Florence to Root train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Root?

There are 349+ hotels available in Root.

Florence to Root - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Florence to Root by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
6h 28m
CHF 110–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus 536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Luzernbus FlixBus 439
10h 20m
CHF 39–70
Drive 548.1 km
1. Drive from Florence to Rootcar 548.1 km
5h 39m
CHF 89–128
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Baar to Gisikon-Roottrain
5h 23m
CHF 91–282
Train
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain 9904 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zug(Ch)train Ec
6h 29m
CHF 88–178
Train #2 (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Zug(Ch)train Ec
7h 54m
CHF 107–164
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Baar to Gisikon-Roottrain
5h 54m
CHF 88–333
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
8h 14m
CHF 139–315
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
7h 25m
CHF 113–346

Florence to Root by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 544.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Gisikon-Root via Milano Centrale, Lugano, and Zug in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Root, Wilweg via Bologna Centrale, Bologna, Luzern, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Ebikon, Bahnhof in around 10h 20m.

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