Excellent train connections, night trains, and the best main station in Europe make it easier to travel to Zurich in an environmentally friendly way.
By night train from Amsterdam, Hamburg, Vienna, or Milan: Zurich is easily accessible from cities all over Europe thanks to excellent train connections.
Travelers can plan and book their journey by train quickly and easily with Interrail or Trainline.
Visitors can travel to the city center with the following means of transportation:
Trains run daily from Zurich Airport to Zurich Main Station every 5 - 10 minutes between 5 am and midnight. In addition, the S-Bahn lines S2 and S16, as well as various regional trains, transport guests swiftly and safely to Zurich Main Station and thus also in the city center, in just 10 minutes. In the opposite direction, the train service starts at 4.45 am.
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If you would like to see something of the city on the journey from Zurich Airport to Zurich City, the best way to do so is by taking a tram. The ride on Line 10 from the airport to the Main Station takes approximately 35 minutes.
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You can get downtown Zurich quickly and comfortably by taxi. The taxi ranks are located in front of Arrivals 1 and 2. In most taxis, you pay a basic fare of CHF 6 and an additional CHF 3,80 per kilometer. The taxi ride from the airport to the center of Zurich costs CHF 50 - 70. If you have a lot of luggage, you may be requested to pay a surcharge.
Order a taxi
With the practical Zürich Card city pass, travel on all public transportation – such as boats, cable cars, and the charming Polybähnli funicular – is included. In addition, e-bikes can be hired with the Zürich Card Bike. Admission to many museums is free with both cards!
Purchase the Zurich card
Zurich is easily accessible from everywhere via the well-developed Swiss national roads. It is recommended that you park your car in one of the many parking garages during your stay. These are located in central locations throughout the city. The city of Zurich's parking guidance system directs drivers to the nearest available parking garage. Prices vary depending on the location and time of day.
The A1 takes you to Zurich from direction St. Gallen and Geneva.
The A3 offers a connection from Basel and Chur.
Finally, the A4 connects Lucerne with Wintherthur, with Zurich in between.
The A1 and A3 are connected by a high-speed railroad.