Zurich Airport to the city, in about 20 minutes.

A short run — thirteen kilometres — where the value is not the driving but the not-queuing, not-changing and not-carrying at either end.

~13 kmAirport to city centre

~20 minTypical drive time

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Is it worth it for such a short trip?

Honestly: sometimes not. The train from Zurich Airport to Zürich Hauptbahnhof takes about 10 minutes, runs constantly, and is excellent. If you are one person with a cabin bag heading somewhere near the Hauptbahnhof, take it — we would rather tell you that than sell you a car you do not need.

The transfer earns its place when the last mile is the problem. From the Hauptbahnhof you still need to reach your actual address, usually by tram or taxi, with your luggage. If you are a family, a group, arriving with cases after a long flight, or staying somewhere the tram does not conveniently serve, being driven to the door is a materially different experience.

Where we go

Everywhere in the city and the surrounding communes — the Bahnhofstrasse hotels, the Old Town, Zürich West, Oerlikon, the lakeside districts and out along the Gold Coast to Küsnacht, Zollikon and Meilen. Also the corporate addresses in Opfikon, Glattbrugg and Wallisellen, which are close to the airport but poorly served by public transport.

Business arrivals

A meaningful share of this route is corporate: an arrival, a meeting, a return flight the same day. In that case a vehicle at disposal is usually better value than three separate bookings — the driver stays with you, luggage stays in the car, and there is no gap between finishing a meeting and finding transport. Ask us to quote it as a half or full day rather than as individual transfers.

Price guide

What it costs.

Indicative prices for this journey, calculated by the same engine that quotes your booking. Your exact price depends on the pickup address, the time of day and any stops you add.

Vehicle	Passengers	Luggage	From
Mercedes V-Class or similar	6	5–7 cases	CHF 120
Mercedes Sprinter or similar	16	Generous	CHF 300
VDL / Setra or similar	30	Hold luggage	CHF 339
VDL / Setra or similar	51	Hold luggage	CHF 379

Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and include the driver, fuel, tolls and taxes. Journeys running between 22:00 and 06:00 carry a night supplement on the hours actually driven at night. Get an exact price →

Worth knowing

Train or private transfer?

This is the one route where we will regularly point people at the train.

Take the train when…

You are one or two people with light luggage
Your destination is near the Hauptbahnhof
You are comfortable finishing the journey by tram
It is about 10 minutes and runs constantly — it genuinely is very good

Take a private transfer when…

You have real luggage, or children, or both
Your address is not near the Hauptbahnhof — the last mile is the actual cost
You are three or more, where per-vehicle pricing wins
You are arriving for business and want the car to stay with you
You are going to the Gold Coast or the airport-area business parks

Questions

What people ask us.

How long does it take to get from Zurich Airport to the city centre?

About 20 minutes by road in normal traffic, for roughly 13 km. Rush hour can add ten minutes.

Is the train not faster?

To the Hauptbahnhof, yes — about 10 minutes. The transfer wins when your destination is not the Hauptbahnhof, or when carrying luggage across a tram change is the part you would rather avoid.

Do you serve the business parks near the airport?

Yes — Opfikon, Glattbrugg and Wallisellen are all short runs and are awkward on public transport.

Can the car stay with me for the day?

Yes, and for a day of meetings it is usually better value than separate bookings. Ask us to quote a half or full day at disposal.

Is the price per person?

No, per vehicle. For three or more people that usually makes it comparable to individual train tickets, door to door.

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