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Frankfurt am Main to Root trains

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The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Root takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main to Root. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 21m
Duration
437 km
Distance
CHF 113
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
5h 8m
CHF 91–164

Frankfurt am Main to Root train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Root. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Root at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 47m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 436.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Gisikon-Root via Basel SBB and Luzern in around 5h 8m.

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