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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Root is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Root is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Root?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Root. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Zürich Hbf, Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Root. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Sargans, Thalwil and Rotkreuz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Root?

The distance between Innsbruck and Root is 298 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Root without a car is to train via Mels which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Innsbruck to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Root bus from?

Innsbruck to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Root train from?

Innsbruck to Root train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Innsbruck to Root?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Root is to train via Mels which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 450 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Root bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Root train arrive?

Innsbruck to Root train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Root is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Innsbruck to Root.

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

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Where can I stay near Root?

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There are 6 ways to get from Innsbruck to Root by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Mels
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Sargans to Thalwiltrain Ir35
5h 18m
CHF 59–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
6h 35m
CHF 27–43
Drive 288.6 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Rootcar 288.6 km
3h 18m
CHF 49–70
Fly
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane INN - ZRH
5h 25m
CHF 174–450
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
5h 59m
CHF 62–108
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bregenztrain Ice
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
6h 58m
CHF 97–152

Innsbruck to Root by train

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Distance: 298.3 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Gisikon-Root via Sargans, Thalwil, and Rotkreuz in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Root, Wilweg via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich Hbf, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Ebikon, Bahnhof in around 6h 35m.

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