What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Root?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Root. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Root, Wilweg via Basel, Bahnhof, Luzern, Bahnhof and Ebikon, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Root. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Root?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Root is 437 km. The road distance is 425.4 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Root without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 410.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Root bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Root train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Root train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Root?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root is to train via Basel which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Root bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Root bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Root train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Root train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Root is 425 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Root.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Root?

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Where can I stay near Root?

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There are 8 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Root by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 8m
CHF 91–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
8h 8m
CHF 39–63
Night train
1. Take the night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
6h 58m
CHF 46–128
Drive 425.4 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Rootcar 425.4 km
3h 51m
CHF 70–101
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zugtrain Ec
5h 37m
CHF 154–473
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuztrain
3h 52m
CHF 89–249
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
4h 45m
CHF 140–329
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuztrain
5h 29m
CHF 137–454

Frankfurt am Main to Root by train

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Distance: 436.9 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Root, Wilweg via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, Luzern, Bahnhof, and Ebikon, Bahnhof in around 8h 8m.

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