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Zurich HB
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
26Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- CHF 2
Hotel
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
- Cost CHF 12
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transport options for Zürich HB
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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FAQ: Travel from Zurich HB
Everything you need to know about Zurich HB: From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Passengers with reduced mobility at Zürich HB can access elevators, ramps, and restrooms designed for their convenience.
Zurich Hauptbahnhof (Zürich HB) is near major attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the Old Town (Altstadt) known for its picturesque alleys and historic buildings.
Car rental services at Zürich HB include Europcar and teslify.
The city center is approximately 1.517 kilometers from Zürich HB.
To get to the city center from Zürich HB, you can take any of the available tram lines such as Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, or 14, or use any of the several available bus lines. Alternatively, S-Bahn lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, and S24 are also available for a quick trip, or you can take a taxi located outside the main entrance of the station.
For a smooth travel experience at Zürich HB, it's advisable to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure to account for ticketing, boarding, and potential walking distances within the station.
Zürich HB is located at Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.
Parking is available at Zürich HB, with the car park open 24/7 and accessible via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
The train from Zürich HB to the closest airport, Zürich Airport (Flughafen Zürich), typically costs between CHF 6 and CHF 7 for a single, second-class ticket.
Tram lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, and 14, along with several bus lines, serve Zürich HB. It is also a hub for S-Bahn lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, and S24.
Zürich HB, as a major European transport hub, maintains active security measures and surveillance throughout the station, ensuring safety for travelers during early morning and late evening hours.
Yes, Zürich HB has security measures in place and ticket checks are conducted regularly to ensure the safety and compliance of passengers.
Showers are available at Zürich HB for a cost of CHF 12.
Toilets are available at Zürich HB, and they cost CHF 2.
Wi-Fi is available for free at Zürich HB.
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