How to get from Zurich to Root
2 ways, 31 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 50 min | CHF4–6 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 50 min | CHF28–42 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Zurich to Root?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 50 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 31 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Zurich to Root?
- Drive is the cheapest, from CHF4. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Root from Zurich by road?
- About 41 km, roughly 50 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around CHF4–6; tolls and parking are extra.