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

The cheapest way to get from Root to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 15 - SFr 23 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Root to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.

Is there a direct bus between Root and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Root to Basel. However, there are services departing from Root, Wilweg and arriving at Basel via Ebikon, Fildern and Lucerne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Root and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Root to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gisikon-Root and arriving at Basel SBB via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Root to Basel?

The distance between Root and Basel is 106 km. The road distance is 100.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Root to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Root to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Root to Basel bus from?

Root to Basel bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lucerne station.

Where do I catch the Root to Basel train from?

Root to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Gisikon-Root station.

Train or bus from Root to Basel?

The best way to get from Root to Basel is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 26 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Root to Basel bus arrive?

Root to Basel bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Basel station.

Where does the Root to Basel train arrive?

Root to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Root to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Root to Basel is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Root to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Root to Basel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Root to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gisikon-Root to Luzerntrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
1h 52m
CHF 25–43
Drive 100.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Root to Baselcar 100.1 km
1h 10m
CHF 16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Baselbus
4h 55m
CHF 18–26

Root to Basel by train

156Weekly Trains

1h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.8 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Root, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gisikon-Root to Basel SBB via Luzern in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lucerne to Basel twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–17 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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