How to get from Zurich Airport to Zurich city centre (Hauptbahnhof)
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take an SBB train from inside the airport to Zürich HB — about CHF 7, ~10 min.
Best options
Best overall
SBB train direct to Zürich HB.
Cheapest safe
Standard SBB single (zone 121/110).
Best at night
Trains run frequently until late.
With luggage / kids
SBB has racks.
Taxi fare
Metered taxi roughly CHF 50–70 to central Zurich. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Bolt operate in Zurich.
available
Public transport
SBB train, tram 10 to HB.
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow 'Bahn / Trains' signs in arrivals
- 2Buy a single to Zürich HB at the SBB machine
Scam warnings
Buying long-distance tickets when a short-zone single is enough
Avoid this
- • Overpaying for the wrong fare zone
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