Rome2Rio

London to Root trains

Find Transport to Root

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between London and Root takes 10h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.

10h 10m
Duration
1,137 km
Distance
CHF 340
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain train Ec / ...
8h 23m
CHF 278–494

London to Root train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Root. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Root at 1:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 6m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 6m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 6m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 36m • 4 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 6m • 4 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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.

Map of how to get from London to Root.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,136.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between London, England and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gisikon-Root via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 8h 23m.

Operators