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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Root is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Root is to fly and train which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Root?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Root station. However, there are services departing from Geneva Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Root. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Luzern via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Geneva to Root?

The distance between Geneva and Root is 276 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Root without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Geneva to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Root bus from?

Geneva to Root bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Root train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Root?

The best way to get from Geneva to Root is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Geneva to Root bus arrive?

Geneva to Root bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Geneva to Root train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Root is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Geneva to Root.

Where can I stay near Root?

There are 690+ hotels available in Root.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
3h 47m
CHF 99–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 22m
CHF 34–72
Drive 252.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Rootcar 252.1 km
3h 10m
CHF 42–61
Fly, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuztrain
2h 31m
CHF 105–309

Geneva to Root by train and bus

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Distance: 276.5 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–280 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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