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How to get fromLondon to Rootby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Root by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
    9h 6m
    CHF 170–437

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus bus
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain train Ir / ...
    23h 35m
    CHF 70–122

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus RegioJet 10
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus N831 / ...
    18h 37m
    CHF 77–113

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rootcar car
    10h 26m

  5. Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Baar to Gisikon-Roottrain train
    5h 44m
    CHF 93–289

  6. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
    9h 23m
    CHF 183–435

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rootcar car
    11h 32m
    CHF 156–239

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Baar to Gisikon-Roottrain train
    5h 44m
    CHF 92–244

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LGW - ZRH
    6h 2m
    CHF 75–222

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LTN - ZRH
    6h 7m
    CHF 88–253

  11. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
    6h 25m
    CHF 96–332

  12. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LGW - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train
    6h 38m
    CHF 74–200

London to Root by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 170Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London, England and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gisikon-Root via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Gisikon-Root via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB, and Rotkreuz in around 18h 37m.

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