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 19 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 30m.

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 35 - 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 Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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 Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Milan to Root?

The distance between Milan and Root is 236 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 34m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 RegioJet, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Root train from?

Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Root?

The best way to get from Milan to Root is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Milan to Root bus arrive?

Milan to Root bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where does the Milan to Root train arrive?

Milan to Root train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zug(Ch) 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 626+ hotels available in Root.

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

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
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zug(Ch)train Ec
3h 34m
CHF 59–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
4h 30m
CHF 19–29
Drive 251.5 km
1. Drive from Milan to Rootcar 251.5 km
2h 50m
CHF 40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Baar to Gisikon-Roottrain
5h 33m
CHF 80–204
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zugtrain Ec
4h 53m
CHF 80–154

Milan to Root by train (Trenitalia)

80Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.4 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse once a week. Tickets cost CHF 13–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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