Zurich Airport to Zurich
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Zurich Airport sits about 13 km from Zurich. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private airport transfer Fixed price, worth it for a group or ski luggage. |
~$140 | Varies | On demand | Door to door |
| SBB train to Hauptbahnhof Cheapest Fastest The station is under the terminal. Free with a Swiss Travel Pass, which is worth doing the maths on. |
~$13 | 10-13 min | Every 10 min | Direct |
| Tram 10 Slower than the train but drops you closer to some central hotels. |
~$13 | 35 min | Every 15 min | Direct |
| Taxi CHF 60-70. Swiss taxis are expensive even by Swiss standards - take the train. |
~$125 | 20-30 min | On demand | Door to door |
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Cheapest option: SBB train to Hauptbahnhof at around $13. Fastest: SBB train to Hauptbahnhof.
Other airports in Switzerland
Geneva Airport, Geneva - 5 km from the centre
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel - 8 km from the centre
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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