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

The cheapest way to get from London to Root is to bus and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Root is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between London and Root?

No, there is no direct train from London to Root. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Paris l'Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from London to Root?

The distance between London and Root is 1137 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Root without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 24m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from London to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Root train from?

London to Root train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Root?

The best way to get from London to Root is to train via Strasbourg which takes 9h 24m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 37m.

What is the time difference between London and Root?

Root is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 7:31 AM in London and 8:31 AM in Root.

Where does the London to Root train arrive?

London to Root train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your London to Root train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Root?

There are 601+ hotels available in Root.

London to Root - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Root by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car ferry

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

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
9h 24m
CHF 177–431
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain Ir
23h 21m
CHF 67–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Stationbus N831 / ...
18h 37m
CHF 78–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rootcar
10h 26m
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-Roottrain
5h 44m
CHF 113–298
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain Ir
9h 38m
CHF 165–435
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rootcar
11h 27m
CHF 170–249
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-Roottrain
5h 45m
CHF 107–254
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
6h 2m
CHF 90–222
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 28m
CHF 106–343
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 40m
CHF 79–201

London to Root by train and foot

54Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,137.1 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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 l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 9h 24m. 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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