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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Root is to drive which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Root is to drive which takes 29 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 10.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Root?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Root. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Luzern, Kantonalbank and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Root?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Gisikon-Root. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Zurich to Root?

The distance between Zurich and Root is 41 km. The road distance is 40.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Root without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs SFr 19 - SFr 35.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Gisikon-Root takes 34 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Root bus from?

Zurich to Root bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Root train from?

Zurich to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Root?

The best way to get from Zurich to Root is to train which takes 34 min and costs SFr 19 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Zurich to Root bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Root train arrive?

Zurich to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gisikon-Root station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Root is 40 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Zurich to Root.

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

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Where can I stay near Root?

There are 595+ hotels available in Root.

Zurich to Root - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Root by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Gisikon-RootRe / ...
34 min
CHF 19–35
Drive 40.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Root40.1 km
29 min
CHF 7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lucerne
1h 58m
CHF 11–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zurich to Root40.1 km
29 min
CHF 180–220
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to ZugS24 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-RootS1 / ...
1h 19m
CHF 22–26
Train via Zug #2
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to ZugS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-RootS1 / ...
1h 36m
CHF 22–26

Zurich to Root by train

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Distance: 41 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Gisikon-Root twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Zürich to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 4–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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