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

The cheapest way to get from Root to Madrid is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Root to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Root and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Root to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Gisikon-Root and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Luzern, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

How far is it from Root to Madrid?

The distance between Root and Madrid is 1302 km. The road distance is 1555.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Root to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 15h 41m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Root to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Root to Madrid train from?

Root to Madrid train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Where does the Root to Madrid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Root to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Root to Madrid is 1556 km. It takes approximately 16h 4m to drive from Root to Madrid.

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

Book your Root to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6190+ hotels available in Madrid.

Root to Madrid - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Root to Madrid by train, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), 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 to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotkreuz to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)ZRH - MAD
6h 16m
€73–270
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
15h 41m
€171–407
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to GenèveIr15
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
27h 32m
€180–307
Drive 1,555.7 km
1. Drive from Root to Madrid1,555.7 km
16h 4m
€267–386
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)BSL - MAD
7h 7m
€94–285
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)GVA - MAD
8h 37m
€117–290
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zug to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)MXP - MAD
9h 7m
€79–217
Train, bus via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambéry739
3. Take the bus from Chambery Bus Station to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur
28h 15m
€123–220

Root to Madrid by train

2Weekly Trains

15h 41mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,301.5 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Root, Switzerland and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Gisikon-Root to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Luzern, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 41m.

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