How to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) ✈️ to the City Center
Zurich Airport (ZRH), also known as Flughafen Zürich, is the largest international airport in Switzerland and is located about 10 km north of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Zurich by Public train, Tram, Taxi, Uber or Private Transfer.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Zurich Airport (ZRH) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Zurich Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Zurich HB”)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Public train | 15 Min. | 6,80 CHF | Details | |
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Tram | 35 Min. | 6,80 CHF | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | 60 CHF | Details |
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Private Transfer |
20 Min. | 60 CHF | Details |
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Uber | 20 Min. | 35‑90 CHF | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
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City passes & tickets with time slot

Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
15 minutesCost:
CHF 6.80 ppDescription:
All trains and suburban trains from Zurich Airport (Train station under Terminal B) to central station “Zurich HB”, directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
CHF 6.80 ppDescription:
Tram (Streetcar) line ’10’ from Zurich Airport (Station in front of the airport building) to Zurich HB main station, directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
CHF 60Description:
Taxi from Zurich Airport (taxi rank in front of arrival hall 1 and 2) to the center of Zurich, HB main station or directly to your accommodation
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
CHF 60Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Zurich Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Zurich or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
CHF 35-90Description:
Uber from Zurich airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Zurich, HB main station or directly to your accommodationRoute from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”, City Center
Things to know about Zurich:
1. Zurich has over 1,200 drinking fountains
2. Zurich is not the capital of Switzerland (it’s Bern)
3. My brother John, Maaike and little Ava live in Zurich