Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Zurich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich HB), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

SBB Zurich Airport–Zurich HB trains (IC/IR/S-Bahn) usually runs every 5-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

ZRHSwitzerlandTPL: city-transfer-guide

Zurich Airport

Zurich, Switzerland

Drop-off

Zurich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich HB)

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Fastest

SBB Zurich Airport–Zurich HB trains (IC/IR/S-Bahn)

rail · 5-10m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: SBB Zurich Airport–Zurich HB trains (IC/IR/S-Bahn)
Headway: 5-10
Backup: VBZ Tram 10 (Zürich Flughafen–Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB) · 8-15m

Note

Direct SBB trains run from Zürich Flughafen station under the terminal to Zurich Hauptbahnhof roughly every 5–10 minutes from early morning until late night, taking about 10–15 minutes. This is the fastest and primary public transport link between the airport and central Zurich.

Arrivals decoded

Zurich: City Transfer Guide

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: FlixBus Zurich Airport–Zurich Bus Station (near HB)
Mode: bus
Freq: 60-240m
Note: Intercity coaches such as FlixBus run several times per day from Zurich Airport bus station to Zurich Bus Station (Sihlquai), a short walk from Zurich HB. This is mainly useful for passengers continuing on long-distance coach routes rather than as a primary local airport transfer.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: SBB Zurich Airport–Zurich HB trains (IC/IR/S-Bahn)
Mode: rail
Freq: 5-10m
Note: Direct SBB trains run from Zürich Flughafen station under the terminal to Zurich Hauptbahnhof roughly every 5–10 minutes from early morning until late night, taking about 10–15 minutes. This is the fastest and primary public transport link between the airport and central Zurich.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Zurich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich HB), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: SBB Zurich Airport–Zurich HB trains (IC/IR/S-Bahn) usually runs every 5-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.