Zurich Airport Train Connections: Do They Exist?

Zurich Airport is conveniently connected to the public transport network, with excellent links to the surrounding regional centres. The Zurich Airport railway station is located underneath the Airport Centre, the main ground-side passenger terminal of the airport, which is in the canton of Zurich and the municipality of Kloten. The station is served by a mixture of long-distance and suburban trains, with around 300 trains passing through per day. Passengers can easily access the station from the airport by following the Bahn / Train signs. The railway station is one level below ground, with the tracks one level further down.

Zurich Airport train station location

Zurich Airport Railway Station (German: Bahnhof Zürich Flughafen) is located underneath the Airport Centre, the main ground-side passenger terminal of the airport, in the canton of Zurich and the municipality of Kloten. The airport is located just 10km from Zurich's city centre.

The Zurich Airport Railway Station is easy to find, and passengers can simply follow the "Bahn/Train" signs to get there. The railway station is one level below ground, and the tracks are one level below that. It is connected to the Airport Centre, which contains the station ticket office, by escalators and lifts. The Airport Centre also has several floors of retail and catering facilities, as well as access to the Airside Centre and gate lounges.

The Zurich Airport Railway Station is served by approximately 300 trains per day, including a mixture of EuroCity (EC) InterCity (IC) and InterRegio (IR) trains, as well as Zurich S-Bahn trains. The station offers direct train services to Zurich's main train station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof, with trains departing every 10 minutes and the journey taking around 10-15 minutes.

The Zurich Airport Railway Station is also well-connected to the rest of Switzerland and neighbouring countries, providing easy onward travel. It offers frequent services to major cities in Switzerland, including Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Constance, Geneva, and Lausanne. Additionally, the airport station is linked to Konstanz station in Germany by an hourly Swiss InterRegio train.

How to get to the train station

The Zurich Airport train station is located underground, beneath the Airport Centre—the main ground-side passenger terminal of the airport. The Airport Centre is a multi-floor shopping mall complex, which also contains several floors of retail and catering facilities.

To get to the train station from the airport, follow the signs marked "Bahn/Train" or "Bahn/Railway". You can also follow the train symbols. The station is one level below ground, with the train tracks one level further down. There are escalators and lifts available to help you change levels.

If you are arriving at the airport and need to purchase a ticket, the ticket office is located one level above the train platforms. You can also buy tickets from the machines before the escalators down to the platforms. The ticket machines are only for tickets within Switzerland, so if you need an international ticket, you will need to go to the manned ticket counter.

The Zurich Airport station is served by approximately 300 trains per day, including a mixture of EuroCity, InterCity, and InterRegio trains, as well as Zurich S-Bahn trains. Most trains also serve Zürich Hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station, with approximately 13 trains per hour taking between 9 and 13 minutes to make the journey.

Train station facilities

The Zurich Airport train station is located underneath the Airport Centre, the main ground-side passenger terminal of the airport. The railway station is one level below ground, with the train tracks one level further below. The station is easily accessible from the airport—passengers simply need to follow the "Bahn/Train" signs and take the escalators or lifts down to the platforms.

The Zurich Airport train station has several facilities to accommodate travellers. The station is connected to the Airport Centre, which offers various retail and catering options. The Airport Centre also provides access to the Airside Centre and gate lounges via check-in and security. Additionally, there are ticket offices and machines available for purchasing train tickets.

For travellers who need to store their luggage, SBB offers 24/7 lockers located at the airport. The airport also has a variety of dining options, including a Migros shop and a bakery nearby. A smaller Coop shop is also available next to the railway station counter, offering alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

The Zurich Airport train station provides excellent connections to the public transport network, making it a convenient place to start or end a journey. SBB trains depart for Zurich's main station every 10 minutes, with a travel time of approximately 15 minutes. The airport train station offers direct train services to Zurich's main train station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof, and frequent services to other major cities in Switzerland, including Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Constance, Geneva, and Lausanne.

Train services and timetables

The Zurich Airport railway station is located underneath the Airport Centre, the main ground-side passenger terminal of the airport. The station is in the canton of Zurich and the municipality of Kloten. The airport itself is about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from Kloten Balsberg station and 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) from Kloten station.

The Zurich Airport station is served by a mixture of long-distance and suburban trains, including approximately 13 trains per hour to Zurich Hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station, with a journey time of 9 to 13 minutes. The station is served by around 300 trains per day, including:

• EuroCity (EC) trains
• InterCity (IC) trains
• InterRegio (IR) trains
• Zurich S-Bahn trains on lines S2, S16 and S24

As of the December 2023 timetable, the following services stop at Zurich Airport:

• EuroCity: service every two hours between Zürich HB and München Hbf
• InterCity and InterRegio: half-hourly service between Geneva Airport or Lausanne and St. Gallen; hourly service to Rorschach; hourly service between Spiez and Romanshorn; service every two hours from Spiez to Brig and Interlaken Ost
• InterRegio: hourly service between Zürich HB and Chur
• InterRegio: hourly service to Basel SBB, via Zürich HB
• InterRegio: hourly service between Lucerne and Konstanz
• S2: half-hourly service to Ziegelbrücke, via Zürich HB
• S16: half-hourly service to Herrliberg-Feldmeilen, via Zürich HB
• S24: half-hourly service between Zug (via Zürich HB) and Winterthur; trains continue from Winterthur to Thayngen or Weinfelden

There are also regular connections to other parts of Switzerland and neighbouring countries. For example, the airport station is linked to Konstanz station in Germany by an hourly Swiss InterRegio train. Additionally, several daily EuroCity trains stop at the airport en route from Zürich Hauptbahnhof to Bregenz, Austria, and various German cities as far as Munich.

Local public transport services, including SBB trains, provide quick and easy connections to the airport. SBB trains depart for Zurich's main station every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 15 minutes.

It is recommended to check the SBB website for the most up-to-date train travel information, timetables, and tickets. Additionally, the Zurich Airport app can be helpful for navigating the airport and finding the train station.

Transport connections and tickets

Zurich Airport has excellent connections to the public transport network, making it an ideal place to start or end a journey. The Zurich Airport railway station is located underneath the Airport Centre, the main ground-side passenger terminal. The station is served by approximately 300 trains per day, including a mixture of EuroCity, InterCity, and InterRegio trains, as well as Zurich S-Bahn trains. Most trains also serve Zürich Hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station, with around 13 trains per hour taking between 9 and 13 minutes to complete the journey.

To access the station from the airport, follow the signs marked "Bahn/Train" or "Bahn/Railway". The station is located one level below ground, with the train tracks one level further down. There are escalators and lifts connecting the different levels, making it easily accessible. The airport also offers baggage trolleys that can be taken on the escalators, making it convenient for passengers with luggage.

The Zurich Airport station provides easy connections to various destinations within Switzerland and neighbouring countries. SBB trains depart for Zurich's main station every 10 minutes, and the journey takes approximately 15 minutes. The airport is also linked to Konstanz station in Germany by an hourly Swiss InterRegio train. Additionally, several daily EuroCity trains connect the airport station with Zürich Hauptbahnhof and continue to Bregenz, Austria, and various German cities, including Munich.

For timetable information and ticket purchases, passengers can visit the SBB website or contact the SBB Contact Center. Tickets can also be purchased at the Zurich Airport station, which has a manned ticket counter and ticket machines. The ticket machines are only suitable for buying tickets for destinations within Switzerland and not for international tickets. The Zurich Card offers another option for urban explorers, providing access to various attractions and saving time and money.

In addition to train services, the airport terminal complex includes a bus station served by regional bus lines (PostAuto, Glattalbus) and a station on the Stadtbahn Glattal light rail system, served by Zurich tram lines 10 and 12. These can be easily accessed from the station via the Airport Centre.

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