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Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Root
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Root among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Root:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Root costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Root take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (14m by train vs 15m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lucerne to Root train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Root trains for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3:51 PM Lucerne | 0h14 | 4:05 PM Root | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Root
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Trains from Lucerne to Root run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lucerne to Root trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Root from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Lucerne to Root
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Root by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Root, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Lucerne to Root
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Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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