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Frankfurt am Main to Root trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Root takes 5h 53m 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 53m
Duration
437 km
Distance
CHF 141
Average price
Every 4 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 91–403

Frankfurt am Main to Root train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Root. The earliest departure is at 2:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Root at 5:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 436.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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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