The train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Root takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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.
Trains run hourly between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Root. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Root at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Root. However, there are services departing from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station and arriving at Root station via Rotkreuz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rotkreuz station.
Book your Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Root train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Root is 39.4 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuz every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 16–50 and the journey takes 56 min. SBB GmbH also services this route every 2 hours.