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

The cheapest way to get from Root to Giswil is to drive which costs SFr 6 - SFr 9 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Root to Giswil is to drive which takes 35 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9.

Is there a direct train between Root and Giswil?

No, there is no direct train from Root to Giswil. However, there are services departing from Gisikon-Root and arriving at Giswil via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Root to Giswil?

The distance between Root and Giswil is 42 km. The road distance is 38.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Root to Giswil without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Root to Giswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Root to Giswil train from?

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

Where does the Root to Giswil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Root to Giswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Root to Giswil is 39 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Root to Giswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Giswil?

There are 563+ hotels available in Giswil.

Root to Giswil - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and line 1 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Root to Giswil by train, car, taxi, or bus

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 LuzernS1 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to GiswilS5 / ...
1h 10m
CHF 20–28
Drive 38.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Root to Giswil38.9 km
35 min
CHF 7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Root to Giswil38.9 km
35 min
CHF 170–220
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ebikon, Fildern to Luzern, Bahnhof1
2. Take the train from Luzern to GiswilS5 / ...
1h 26m
CHF 19–27

Root to Giswil by train

280Weekly Trains

1h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.7 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Gisikon-Root to Giswil via Luzern in around 1h 10m.

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