Zurich Airport to Zurich City Transfer

The Zurich Airport to Zurich city transfer is our shortest and most frequent ride. Whether your hotel is on Bahnhofstrasse, your meeting is at Paradeplatz, your lecture is at ETH or your flat is by the lake, your driver takes you straight to the address without changes and without looking for a taxi rank.

At around 10 to 15 km depending on the district, you usually reach your destination in fifteen minutes to half an hour. Many guests book this ride after a long-haul flight, with a lot of luggage or for a late arrival.

Why choose a private transfer from Zurich Airport into Zurich city?

The S-Bahn takes you to the main station in about ten minutes, and with light luggage that is a good choice. But if your hotel is on the Zürichberg, in Enge or by the lake, or you arrive with family and suitcases, a car to the door is the simpler solution. Our private transfer from Zurich Airport into the city offers you:

• To every district: the city centre, Enge, Seefeld, Zürichberg, Oerlikon and Zurich West
• For business meetings: the banks at Paradeplatz, the Kongresshaus, the Hallenstadion and Messe Zürich
• Flight tracking: your driver adjusts to delays at no extra cost
• Fixed price: agreed before you get in, handy for expense claims
• Available around the clock: early departures and late arrivals alike

For groups of more than 6 people we arrange coordinated group transfers with several vehicles.

How much does a transfer from Zurich Airport into Zurich city cost?

The price applies to a central address. For an exact fixed price for your address, use the booking form. For business accounts or regular bookings, contact us directly.

How the airport pick-up works

Your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall at Zurich Airport with a name sign. Your flight is tracked in real time, a delayed landing costs you nothing and you do not need to call when you land. The process:

1. Arrive at ZRH Terminal 1 or 2 and collect your luggage
2. Walk to the arrivals hall, where your driver waits with your name
3. Luggage loaded, departure on the motorway into the city of Zurich
4. Arrive at your hotel, office or private address in Zurich

The same process applies to our entire Zurich airport transfer service to every destination.

Return: From Zurich city to Zurich Airport

For a 07:00 flight a pick-up in the city centre at around 04:30 is enough. In the morning and late afternoon the main roads and the motorway around Zurich are busy, so we allow more time then. We plan the pick-up so that you reach the terminal about two hours before departure.

• The same fixed price in both directions: the return costs the same as the outward trip
• No night surcharge: a 03:00 pick-up is charged at the normal rate
• Luggage loaded at your door: no platform, no second taxi
• Flight changes absorbed: tell us the new departure time and the pick-up moves with it

Book both directions together and the vehicle is also reserved for your departure date. For regular or recurring trips, contact us directly.

The route: Zurich Airport into Zurich city

The drive leaves the airport on the motorway towards Zurich and, depending on your destination, enters the city via Oerlikon, Schwamendingen or the Milchbuck. The drive usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. At peak times your driver chooses the fastest route based on current traffic.

In Zurich the old town, Bahnhofstrasse and the lakeshore are close together, and from the airport you reach the city faster than in many other major cities. More about the city is available from Zurich Tourism.

We also serve all other routes from Zurich Airport. See the full city transfer overview, including Winterthur, Baden and Zug.

Vehicle classes for your Zurich transfer

In the city, guests usually choose based on the occasion and luggage:

• Mercedes E-Class: the standard for 1 to 3 travellers with normal luggage
• Mercedes S-Class: VIP standard for client pick-ups and executive arrivals, price in the booking form
• Mercedes V-Class: up to 6 seats and 8 pieces of luggage, the usual choice for families and teams

Full specifications are on our vehicle classes page, and our limousine service covers VIP and executive requirements.

Frequently asked questions about the transfer from Zurich Airport into Zurich city

How long is the drive from Zurich Airport into Zurich city?

Usually 15–30 min for about 10 km. Traffic at peak times can add some minutes, which we include in the pick-up time.

Is the transfer more expensive than a taxi?

Our fare is a fixed price that you see before you book. It does not depend on traffic, even if the drive takes longer in a jam.

Do you also drive to addresses on Lake Zurich?

Yes. We also drive to towns on the lake such as Küsnacht, Zollikon or Kilchberg. You see the fixed price for your address in the booking form.

Is an airport transfer possible at night?

Yes. Our airport transfer can be booked around the clock, with no night surcharge.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

If you give us your flight number, we follow your actual arrival and adjust the pick-up at no extra cost.

Can families with children book a transfer?

Yes. Families can book our saloons or the Mercedes V-Class for up to 6 people. Please state any child seats you need when booking.