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

The cheapest way to get from Root to Milan is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Root to Milan is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Root and Milan?

No, there is no direct bus from Root to Milan. However, there are services departing from Root, Wilweg and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Ebikon, Fildern, Lucerne, V.le Sempione Via Matteotti and Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Root and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Root to Milan. However, there are services departing from Gisikon-Root and arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi via Zug and Como S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Root to Milan?

The distance between Root and Milan is 241 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Root to Milan without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Root to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Root to Milan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Root to Milan train from?

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

Train or bus from Root to Milan?

The best way to get from Root to Milan is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Root to Milan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Root to Milan train arrive?

Root to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Root to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Root to Milan is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Root to Milan.

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

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Where can I stay near Milan?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Root to Milan by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zug to Como S. GiovanniEc
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta GaribaldiS11 / ...
4h 45m
€83–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Arese
7h 2m
€28–42
Drive 251.4 km
1. Drive from Root to Milan251.4 km
2h 50m
€43–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotkreuz to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibaldi
4h 23m
€84–252
Train via Cadenazzo
1. Take the train from Luzern to CadenazzoIr26 / ...
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano CentraleRe 80
7h

Root to Milan by train

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Distance: 241.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Gisikon-Root to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Zug and Como S.Giovanni in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lucerne to Arese twice a week. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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