There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Root by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
3h 38mCHF 95–153Drive 252.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Rootcar 252.3 km
3h 10mCHF 43–61Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-Roottrain
2h 35mCHF 122–343
Geneva to Root by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Root is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Root is to fly and train which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Root. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Geneva and Root is 279 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Root without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Geneva to Root, including transfers.
Geneva to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Root train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Root is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Geneva to Root.
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Root, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–150 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Train from Genève to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Gisikon-Root
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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