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

The cheapest way to get from Ghlin to Root is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghlin to Root is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Ghlin and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Ghlin to Root. However, there are services departing from Ghlin and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Jurbise, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Ghlin to Root?

The distance between Ghlin and Root is 1028 km. The road distance is 633.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghlin to Root without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Ghlin to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghlin to Root train from?

Ghlin to Root train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Jurbise station.

Train or bus from Ghlin to Root?

The best way to get from Ghlin to Root is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the Ghlin to Root train arrive?

Ghlin to Root train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghlin to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghlin to Root is 634 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Ghlin to Root.

Where can I stay near Root?

There are 595+ hotels available in Root.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Jurbise to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
9h 45m
CHF 144–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mons Avenue Meline Mercouri to Charleroi Airport
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Station299
13h 56m
CHF 79–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mons to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurich
13h 37m
Drive 633.5 km
1. Drive from Ghlin to Root633.5 km
7h 4m
CHF 103–149
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mons to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 123–253
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Mons to Paris NordOtc
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
9h 50m
CHF 197–347
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Mons to Namur
2. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
8h 26m
CHF 134–342
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Mons to Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
8h 49m
CHF 196–394
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mons to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
8h 25m
CHF 141–400

Ghlin to Root by train

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9h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,028.3 km
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Ghlin, Belgium and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ghlin to Gisikon-Root via Jurbise, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GHLIN Place to Gisikon-Root via MONS SNCB - Quai A, Mons Avenue Meline Mercouri, Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB, and Rotkreuz in around 13h 56m.

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