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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Root is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Root is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Root?

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 Como Grandate, Luzern, Kantonalbank and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Root. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Rotkreuz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Milan to Root?

The distance between Milan and Root is 227 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Root without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Milan to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Root bus from?

Milan to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Root train from?

Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Milano Porta Garibaldi station.

Train or bus from Milan to Root?

The best way to get from Milan to Root is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Milan to Root bus arrive?

Milan to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.

Where does the Milan to Root train arrive?

Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Milan to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Root is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Milan to Root.

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

Book your Milan to Root train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Root?

There are 592+ hotels available in Root.

Milan to Root - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Root by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to RotkreuzEc
3h 12m
CHF 58–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandate518
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Lucerne
5h 58m
CHF 23–40
Drive 251.5 km
1. Drive from Milan to Root251.5 km
2h 50m
CHF 41–59
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.GiovanniS11
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to ZugEc
4h 58m
CHF 80–155

Milan to Root by train (Trenitalia)

4Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.6 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Root, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Rotkreuz 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–95 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Root, Wilweg via Como Grandate, Lucerne, Luzern, Kantonalbank, and Ebikon, Bahnhof in around 5h 58m.

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