How to travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich is around 9km (6 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich by train, bus, tram, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ZurichZurich Airport (ZRH) if you're planning a return trip.

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train
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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB.

  • Duration12min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 20($20)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station.

  • Duration15min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 5($5)
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tram
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Tram

Take a tram to Zürich ETH/Universitätsspital.

  • Duration28min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 5($5)
Operated by

VBZ

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Zürich.

  • Duration12min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 69($70)
Operated by

Zuerich taxi 24

+ 3 others
5
car
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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration12min
  • Distance12km (7 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich

There are several options for getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich by train, bus, tram, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 5 ($5) and will take around 15min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 20 ($20).

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich is around 9km (6 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 9km (5 miles)

It takes around 12min to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich is to take the train which takes around 12min and will set you back approx CHF 20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich. It typically takes around 12min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich with no changeovers required. The train runs every 10 mins and takes 12min.

Swiss Railways and Thurbo run train services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich. Trains depart every 10 mins and will take around 12min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich. It typically takes around 15min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 15min.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich. Buses run once daily and take around 15min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Zurich from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to take the train which will take 12min and cost around CHF 20 ($20).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB. instead which will take 12min.

The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zurich. The distance is around 12km (7 miles) by road and it will take around 12min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 12min and will usually cost around CHF 20 ($20).

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Transport options from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
12min
CHF 20($20)
every 5 mins11km (7 miles)
Bus
15min
CHF 5($5)
once daily10km (6 miles)
Tram
28min
CHF 5($5)
every 15 mins9km (6 miles)
Taxi
12min
CHF 69($70)
on demand12km (7 miles)
Drive
12min
CHF 2($2)
on demand12km (7 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich