Frankfurt am Main to Root Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Root takes 5h 29m 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 29m
Duration: 437 km
Distance: CHF 106
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

5h 8m

CHF 86–162

Frankfurt am Main to Root train times

Trains run every 2 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:35 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 7:35 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:37 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Root? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.