Zurich Airport is located at a distance of 10 km from the city center. You can use S-Bahn trains, buses, streetcars, as well as shuttles and cabs to get to the city.
How to get to the center of Zurich
The trip will take you about 20 minutes by cab, shuttle or shuttle (if there are no traffic jams), and up to 15 minutes by public transportation.
Public transportation
On the official website of Zurich Transport, you can enter your desired departure and arrival points, and calculate your route by mode with transfers.
- You can purchase a ticket without fixing a date.
- Pay for the fare on the website, at the ticket office at the station, or at ticket terminals.
- A one-way ticket (Einzelbillett) for all public transport is valid for 60 minutes, even if you need to change.
Important! There are no trains or buses from the airport at night. You can take cabs and shuttle services around the clock.
For your comfort, the Swiss Travel System is available. This system is designed for foreigners and provides travelers with unique travel tickets as well as discounts on public transportation (trains, buses, streetcars).
Train
The train station is located on the airport grounds, navigate by the SBB (Swiss Railways) signs. Choose a ticket in the direction of the Hauptbahnhof (main train station).
- Travel time: The drive to the city takes 10 to 15 minutes, with trains running every 15 minutes.
- Fare Prices: Children under 5 years old travel free when accompanied by an adult. Group tickets, day tickets valid for 24 hours are also available. Fares start from CHF 6.80 (adult) and from CHF 3.40 (child).
- Buy a ticket: Online or at the ticket office at the railway station.
Shuttle
Shuttle departures occur every half hour between arrival areas 1 and 2.
- Buy a ticket and find out more details on the website.
- Most hotels in Zurich also offer the option of hotel shuttles.
- Fare: On average, the price starts at CHF 25 for 1 person.
Transfer
When booking a transfer, the driver will be waiting for you at the airport exit or will meet you directly at the arrival area with a sign with your name on it.
- Fare: From 53 EUR (from 58 CHF) for 1 person. The price depends on the class of car and the number of seats.
- Where to buy a ticket: You can book a seat on the website.
Taxi
The cab stand is located at Terminal 1, you can recognize it by the White Taxi ranks.
The cost for a cab ride (1-3 passengers) to the city center will be from CHF 60.
How to get to the train station
Information on where to buy public transportation tickets is listed above. You can also get to Zurich train station by bus, tram, shuttle, or cab. Contacts were listed earlier in the article.
Bus
At the exit of the airport building, there is a stop where buses depart from. You can get to the Oerlikon train station. You can buy a ticket and see the schedule on the website.
Bus tickets cost from CHF 5 (adult) and CHF 3.6 (child).
Train
Trains leave from Zurich Airport to the city's railway station, as well as to the suburbs. Train #16 (InterCity and InterRegio trains and the Glattalbahn commuter streetcar) runs to the railroad. Ticket prices and "where to find the station" directions - pointed out above in the article.
Tram
Tram #10 runs to Zurich's main train station. The stop is to the right of the airport exit. Look out for the Airport Center sign, which says: Tram, Bus.
- Trip Time: The route will take you about 15 minutes.
- Cost of the trip: An adult ticket will cost from CHF 6.80 and from CHF 3.40 for a child.
How to get to the bus station
You can get to the bus station by taking a cab or renting a car. The distance from the airport is 11 km, and the travel time is about 20 minutes.
