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 Welcome Pickups (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 | |
Tram | 35 Min. | 6,80 CHF | Details | |
Taxi | 20 Min. | 60 CHF | Details | |
Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | 70 CHF | Details | |
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 Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Zurich Travel Tips (AD)
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