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 26 - SFr 45 and takes 7h.

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 St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 Zürich HB and Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Root?

The distance between Innsbruck and Root is 320 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 which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 430 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Root bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Root train arrive?

Innsbruck to Root train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb 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?

There are 349+ hotels available in Root.

Innsbruck to Root - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Innsbruck to Root by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
4h 58m
CHF 57–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus N1290 / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
7h
CHF 27–44
Drive 288.6 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Rootcar 288.6 km
3h 18m
CHF 46–66
Fly
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane INN - ZRH
5h 25m
CHF 136–423
Train via Hohenems
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Westbahnhof to Hohenemstrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zugtrain S5
8h 6m
CHF 89–188

Innsbruck to Root by train

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Distance: 320.3 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Railjet operates a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 3h 33m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Root, Wilweg via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Ebikon, Bahnhof in around 7h.

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