There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Root by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zug(Ch)train Ec
3h 34mCHF 53–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
5h 24mCHF 25–44Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Milan to Rootcar 250.2 km
2h 53mCHF 42–60Train, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuztrain
4h 24mCHF 75–209Train via Como
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zugtrain Ec
4h 48mCHF 68–254
Milan to Root by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Root is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Root is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Root. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Milan, Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Root. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Milan and Root is 236 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Root without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Milan to Root, including transfers.
Milan to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Root is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Root, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Zug(Ch) every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–95 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 17–30 and the journey takes 3h 20m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Zug(Ch)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuz
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuz
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zug(Ch) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Root is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Milan to Root.
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