When it comes to sightseeing, Zurich is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe. With a well-constructed public transport system and an organized overall city structure, it is one of the top choices of tourists from all across the world.
It also has a wide network of railways and trains to help you discover different places conveniently.
Therefore, if you’re planning to visit the city soon, it is important to know about the best train station in Zurich, the services it offers, and the places it connects.
In this article, we have alphabetically listed 24 working train stations in Zurich, along with a brief description of each. Read on to find out important things you must know about them to plan your perfect trip to Zurich.
1. Zurich Affoltern Station
The Zurich Affoltern Station, not to be confused with Affoltern am Albis station in Affoltern am Albis, is in the Affoltern Quarter of Zurich. It is on the Wettingen-Effretikon railway line.
The S6 line of the Zurich S-Bahn train serves here. It is along the bus routes VBZ’s 37, 61 and 62. Moreover, the S21 line is also here but provides limited service.
SN6 offers overnight train service on weekends.
2. Zurich Altstetten Station
The Zurich Altstetten Station is in the Altstetten quarter of Zurich. The line is the principal route between Zurich and north and west Switzerland.
Zurich Altstetten Station has one one-side and two island platforms. These are served by five tracks and are also connected by pedestrian subways. There are entrances on both sides.
The station is on the Zurich to Olten main line. It is also the junction for Zurich to Zug via the Affoltern am Albis line. The lines that serve are S5, S11, S12, S14, S19, and S42.
The Zurich Altstetten Station is the location of InterRegio services that links Basel to Zurich Airport via Zürich Hauptbahnhof and Bern to Zurich via Olten.
3. Zurich Binz Station
The Zurich Binz Station is in the west of the city in the Alt-Wiedikon Quarter. It is on the Uetliberg Line, operated by the Sihltal Zurich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). The Zurich S-Bahn S10 train serves here.
4. Zurich Brunau Station
Zurich Brunau Station is also on the Sihtal Line of Zurich, operated by the Sihltal Zurich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). Zurich S-Bahn S4 is the train running here.
5. Zurich Enge Station
The Zurich Enge Station is in the Enge Quarter of Zurich. Initially, it was on Lake Zurich’s Left Bank Line, but now it is on the S-Bahn Zurich system.
Trains that serve the Zurich Enge Station are the S2, S8 and the S24. Furthermore, the nighttime S-Bahn SN8 also offers services on weekends.
6. Zurich Friesenberg Station
The Zurich Friesenberg station is in the west of the city, in the Friesenberg Quarter. It is on the Uetliberg Line operated by the Sihltal Zurich Uetliberg Bahn or SZU.
The station has a single track and a single platform, and the Zurich S-Bahn S10 train line serves this station.
7. Zurich Giesshubel Station
The Zürich Giesshübel is a station in west Zurich in the Alwiedkon quarter. It is on the Sihltal Line, operated by the SZU (Sihltal Zurich Uetliberg Bahn)
Many trains on this line pass by the station but don’t stop; instead, they serve the Zurich Binz Station, which is nearby. The Zurich S-Bahn S4 train lines serve this station.
8. Zurich Hardbrücke Station
Zurich Hardbrücke Station is near the Hardbrucke Bridge, which plays a key role in forming a connection between north and south Zurich.
The station is in Central Zurich, below Hardbrucke. It is near Zurich, HB, and is amongst the business and entertainment districts of Zurich West.
The Hardbrucke Station plays a major role in the Zurich S-Bahn system. Almost all of the lines serve the station. Particularly, the SN1, SN5, SN6, SN7, and SN9 trains serve here in the nighttime during the weekends.
This station is also connected to the tram and bus system. VBZ-operated tram route 8 serves the stop near the station.
9. Zurich Hauptbahnhof or Zurich HB
Zurich Hauptbahnhof, or Zurich HB Station, is the largest station in Switzerland. It is the main railway station in Zurich.
Zurich HB is the nodal point of almost all trains of S-Bahn, the Sihltal Zurich Uetliberg Bahn and the Zurich trams.
If you are an international tourist, then you will be glad to know that along with local trains, several international trains also provide service at the Zurich HB station. Some examples are the InterCity Express, TGV Lyria, EuroCity, and more.
There are also several local transport services provided around the Zurich HB station.
You can get more information about Zurich HB and the other stations on the main Zurich SBB website.
10. Zurich Leimbach Station
The Zurich Leinbach is in southwest Zurich, in the Leimback Quarter. It is on the Sihltal Line, operated by the SZU Bahn.
Zurich S-Bahn S4 is the regular train line where Zurich Leimbach Station is served.
11. Zurich Manegg Station
The Zurich Manegg Railway Station is also on the Sihltal Line, operated by the SZU Bahn. The train that serves here is the Zurich S-Bahn S4.
12. Zurich Oerlikon Station
The Zurich Oerlikon Station is in District 11 of Zurich. It is the most important local and regional mode of transportation in the northern part of Zurich. The other mode of transport is the railway station at the airport.
The Oerlikon station is also a junction station, and 11 regional train lines of the Zurich S-Bahn, InterRegio, InterCity, and RegioExpress serve here.
Plus, it has trains on the InterRegio lines from Zurich Airport to Basel SBB. There is also one from the airport in Luzern. Moreover, the RegioExpress line from Zurich to Schaffhausen also serves here.
The Zurich S-Bahn trains that serve here are S2, S3, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S15, S19, S21, and S24. During weekends, the SN6, SN7, SN8, and SN9 nighttime trains of S-Bahn serve here.
The Zurich Oerlikon station also has long-distance services, and several lines of tram and bus services also operate from the nearby station.
From Bahnhof Oerlikon, you can find the VBZ tram line 11, bus lines 61, 62, and 94, and Glattalbus lines 768, 781, and 787.
The Bahnhof Oerlikon stop has bus lines, tram lines, and Glattalbus lines 768, 781, and 787.
13. Zurich Rehalp Station
Zurich Rehalp Station and tram stop is in the Swiss canton of Zurich, in the municipality of Zollikon.
It is on the Forchbahn line and is operated by Verkehrstriebe Zurich and Forchbahn AG.
The Zurich S-Bahn S18 train line serves this station. There is also a tram system for Route 11 on the opposite side.
14. Zurich Saalsporthalle Station
Station Zürich Saalsporthalle is on the Sihltal line, managed by SZU. It is in front of the Sihlcity shopping mall and the Saalsporthalle sports hall.
The train lines that serve here are the Zurich S-Bahn S4 and the Zurich S-Bahn SN4.
15. Zurich Schweighof Station
Zurich Schweighof is in the Friesenberg Quarter of Zurich, on the Uetliberg line, which is operated by the SZU. It has a single track and a single platform.
There is also a level crossing to Schweighofstrasse to the west of the station. The Zurich S-Bahn S10 train line serves here.
16. Zurich Seebach Station
The Zurich Seebach Station is in the Seebach quarter of Zurich. It is on the Wettingen-Effretikon railway line, also known as the Furtlal line.
Only the S-Bahn trains serve here. These trains are the Zurich S-Bahn S6 and the SN6.
When you get down from the train at the Zurich Seebach Station, Seebacherplatz is the closest visitable destination. It takes only a 3-minute walk to get there. Zurich Oerlikon is also located nearby.
17. Zurich Selnau Station
The Zurich Selnau is an underground station situated in the center of Zurich. It is located near the River Sihl on the Zurich S-Bahn and is also operated by the SZU.
The trains that serve here are the Zurich S-Bahn S4 and the Zurich S-Bahn S10.
18. Zurich Stadelhofen Station
The Zurich Stadelhofen Station is adjacent to the city center of Stadelhofen and is one of Zurich’s most important railway stations.
The station is the nodal point of the Zurich transport network. Most of the S-Bahn trains serve here at Stadelhofen. Underground access is also available here by two bridges, one with a footpath and the other with restricted road traffic.
SN1, SN5, SN6, SN7, SN9, and SN18 trains are the nighttime S-Bahn services offered here.
Trams and buses also connect the station to both inside and outside of Zurich. The Stadelhofenplatz stop serves tram routes 8, 11, and 15. Meanwhile, the Opernhaus Stop serves the routes 2 and 4.
The station is also a fine example of the early works of Santiago Calavatara, making it a popular tourist spot. It is near the Zurich Opera House and Bellevue Square, next to Lake Zurich.
19. Zurich Stettbach Station
The Stettbach Station is in the North Eastern part of Zurich, in the Schwamendigen district. It is on the Zurichberg Line and has a link with Stadelhofen station.
The train lines that serve here are Zurich S-Bahn S3, S9, S11, and S12. On the weekends, the nighttime S-Bahn service lines SN1, SN5, SN6, and SN9 serve here.
Route 7 of the Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich links the area to the center of Zurich. Route 12 links it to Zurich Airport.
20. Zürich Tiefenbrunnen Station
The Zurich Tiefenbrunnen Station is on Lake Zurich’s right bank, in the Seefeld quarter of Zurich. You will find the entrance and exits well-connected to the famous lake.
It is a popular tourist spot because of the Zurichhorn Lakeside Park with its Chinese garden, Pavillon Le Corbusier, Casino, Steamer Pier, and more.
21. Zurich Triemli Station
The Zurich Triemli Station is in the Friesenberg Quarter of Zurich. It lies on the Uetliberg Line, operated by the SZU. The Zurich S-Bahn S10 serves this station.
22. Zurich Wiedikon Station
The Zurich Wiedikon Station is in Wiedikon, in west Zurich. It is the only station in Switzerland that stands in the form of a bridge across the tracks.
The S2, S8, and S24 trains of the Zurich S-Bahn serve here. Most trains cross this station through the Zimmerberg Base Tunnel.
The Bahnhof Wiedikon tram, The Kalkbreite/Bhf. Wiedikon tram and two bus stops are also located close to the station.
The tram lines 9 and 14, bus lines 67 and 76, and PostAuto bus lines 215, 235, 236, 245, and 350 serve here.
23. Zurich Wipkingen Station
The Zurich Wipkingen Station is in the Wipkingen quarter of Zurich. It is on the Zurich-Winterthur Railway line. It is one of the oldest rail routes in Zurich.
The station leads to the Zurich HB and is also connected to the Zurich Oerlikon. Only the S-Bahn S24 train, which is a regional train, serves this station.
24. Zurich Wollishofen Station
The Zurich Wollishofen station is in the Wollishofen Quarter of Zurich. It is also within walking distance from the Rote Fabrik, a cultural center that is a music venue and a popular tourist location.
The trains that serve here are the S8 and S24 lines of the Zurich S-Bahn. There is also a nighttime S-Bahn service.
The Bahnh of Wolli tram and bus stop lies on the west of the reception building. The VBZ tram line and the VBZ routes 70, 184, and 185 serve the station.
There is also the Bahnhof Wollishofen/Werft stop, which has the VBZ bus routes 161 and 165.
FAQs
1. How to Get Around Zurich?
The Zurich HB train station is the main transportation station. Plus, the tram service in Zurich is incredibly efficient.
However, the best way to get around the neighbourhoods of Zurich is on foot or bike, as it allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Switzerland also has reliable bus services. You can visit the SBB website to plan your trip easily.
2. Are There Any Offers on Train Tickets in Zurich?
If you’re willing to pay a specific amount of fee and purchase a Swiss travel card then you can avail many free services in and around Zurich. The amount of money you will be spending will depend on the type of travel pass that you have purchased.
You can visit the official website to learn more about the Swiss travel pass, saver day pass and super saver tickets.
In the End
While it may be one of the most expensive cities to visit, Zurich has one of the finest and excellently convenient public transport systems in the world.
Right from trains to trams and buses, there are plenty of options that you can choose from to make your travel hassle-free in Zurich.
We hope that the above blog was able to help you figure out how to travel by train in Zurich to make the best out of your trip. All the best for your journey!
Last Updated on July 8, 2024 by Sathi Chakraborty
