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Zurich airport - ZRH, also known as Kloten, is located 10 km north of Zurich city center. It is the largest international airport in Switzerland and in 2015 counted more than 26 million passengers.

Getting from Zurich Airport to Zurich

It is really easy to reach the centre from Zurich Airport since there are numerous transport means to choose between. If you choose public transport you can use train or tram which have frequent departures. The travel time from the airport to the centre depends on the means of transport you use; it ranges from 15 to 35 minutes. There is also a direct shuttle bus service which runs at least once an hour and will take you to the centre in 30-40 minutes. Taxis are available at Arrivals exit 1 and 2. Plenty of companies offer the service of private door-to-door transfers. These are the advantages:

⇒  Door to door service (No long walks with heavy suitcases)
⇒  No waiting at the airport, the driver is there when you arrive, even if your plane is delayed
⇒  Vehicles available for larger groups as well (you always travel together)

How to reach other towns in Switzerland from Zurich Airport

The train system in Switzerland is very well developed which means you can reach many places by train. There are even direct train connections from Zurich Airport to some bigger towns like Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne etc. For reaching other places it is necessary to reach the main station and change trains there. Other than train, you can reach other Swiss towns/villages by taking a taxi which might be expensive or simply by booking a private transfer in advance which will take you directly to your address. What are the most searched destinations from Zurich Airport you can check on the list to the right.

How to reach towns in the neigbouring countries from Zurich Airport

As already mentioned, Switzerland has a good railway network just like its neighbouring countries like France, Germany, Austria and Italy. So if you prefer this transport mean you will have to reach the central train station in Zurich from where you will continue by train to your final destination. The central station in Zurich can again be reached by train, taxi or private transfer. Bus connections exist but are not that popular compared to the train. Taxi or private transfer services can also be used but these are options which are much more expensive than the train or bus. Chech the list on the right to see the most searched destionations from Zurich Airport outside Switzerland. 

How to reach popular ski resorts from Zurich Airport

There are many ski resorts not only in Switzerland but also in France, Italy, Austria and Germany. So if your plane is landing at Zurich Airport and you want to go to a ski resort within the country, there actually are direct buses from the airport which will take you to some of the ski resorts like Stuben, Zürs, Lech, St. Christoph and St. Anton. The best solution to reach other ski resorts is to take a private transfer. A private transfer is also the best solution to go to a ski resort in another country although it is not the cheapest. The most popular ski resorts in Switzerland and the surrounding countries are listed to the right.