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Zurich has a very well developed public transportation system within the city. This system also serves the airport, which is located 13 km from downtown Zurich. Using the tram or bus lines from anywhere in the city you can get to the main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof. From this station you can easily take a train or tram to the airport. Zurich Airport is accessible by train, bus, tram, and taxi.

Train

Taking the train to the airport from the city center is very practical. Trains depart from the main railway station and get to the airport in about 12 minutes. Trains also run every 12 minutes.

Trains depart on time and are very reliable, unless there is a special circumstance that is causing a delay. The train provides transportation directly to the Airport Station, which is located on Level -2, next to the airport shopping center. Zurich’s main station experiences a lot of passenger traffic because trains operate not only within the city but to neighboring cities and countries like France and Germany as well.  

Other areas that regional trains travel to include the Glattbrugg Railway Station, Regensdorf Railway Station, Schlieren Railway Station, Waldburg, Wollishofen and Uetliberg. If you have time before your flight we recommend visiting the ShopVille mall, which is located beneath the main railway station.   

Bus

The city is famous for its public transportation network and the bus network throughout the city is especially advanced and comprehensive. Taking a bus to the airport is another convenient transportation alternative. You can take a bus from the main railway station, which is easily accessible from every part of the city. Buses provide direct transportation to the Airport Centre. Buses are on time and reliable under normal circumstances; in case of snow there can be delays.

Tram

The city’s tram network is also very advanced. The tram network extends to most parts of the city but the lines surround the city center. If there is a part of the city that is not accessible by tram you can transfer to a bus or train to get to your destination. Tram Line 10 provides transportation to the Airport Centre from the main railway station.

The following tram lines operate throughout Zurich: Line 2, which operates between Farbhof and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, 3, which operates between Albisrieden and Kluspla, Line 4, which operates between Werdhölzli and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, Line 5, which operates between Enge Railway Station and the zoo, Line 7, which operates between Wollishofen and Stettbach Railway Station, Line 9, which operates between Triemli and Hirzenbach, Line 10 which operates between Seebach and the Main Railway Station, Line 11, which operates between Oerlikon Railway Station and Rehalp, Line 13, which operates between Albisgütli and Frankental, and Line 14, which operates between Tremli and Seebach.

Taxi

Taxis are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. However, taxis are more expensive when compared to public transportation options. Public transportation in Zurich is very comfortable and reliable, so you can enjoy the same comfort-level using public transportation for a fraction of the price.

Rental Car

If you don’t want to take public transportation consider renting a car, which can be more affordable than taking a taxi. You can rent a car from various rental car companies located throughout the city or book a vehicle in advance online. Renting a car to get to the airport is both fast and convenient.

Airport Information

Zurich Airport is located 13 km from the city center and is the primary international airport serving the city. It is also the largest airport in the entire country. In addition to offering convenient transportation alternatives to and from the airport, Zurich Airport also features services to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Zurich Airport contains many shops, located both before security and after. The general area before security check features stores such as Migros, Herren Globus, and Inter Discount and places you can get a bite to eat or something to drink like Starbucks and McDonald’s.

Once passengers go through security they have access to a variety of services and venues. Passengers can go shopping for quality products at stores like Schweizer Heimatwerk, Porsche Design, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Greider, Omega, Swatch, Swarovski, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victorinox. The Duty Free shops offer passengers luxury products at reasonable prices. The airport also contains bookstores and gift shops where passengers can buy small items and knickknacks.  

There are a variety of restaurants located in the passenger zone, including Burger King, Center Bar, Chalet Suisse, Montreux Jazz Café, and Walter. Zurich Airport also offers passengers various services such as free internet for 2 hours, lounges, currency exchange services, emergency services, transit hotels and dayrooms, and even showers. 

You can take the train from Innsbruck Airport to get to Innsbruck city centre, which is 4km away from the airport. In addition you can also use the taxis that are available outside the terminal 24/7. Another option is to rent a car and go comfortably to the city centre. Regardless of what transport option you use, it will take a maximum of 15 minutes to get to Innsbruck city centre from the airport.

Train

It’s both practical and economic to take one of the trains operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB) to central Innsbruck from Innsbruck Airport. You can reach Mitterweg/Unterführung and Innsbruck Westbahnhof’a (Egger-Lienz-Sraße) with the train that you take from the station just outside of the terminal building. The trains that leave every half an hour from Innsbruck Airport take approximately 10 minutes to reach central Innsbruck. As of 2017, the price for a single one-way ticket is between 4 and 7 euro. If you call Austrian Railways ahead of your flight then you can reserve a seat for a reduced price and learn up to date departure times.

Bus

Taking the bus is without a doubt the most economic way to reach central Innsbruck from Innsbruck Airport. Some of the bus stops for the buses that leave every minutes from the airport are as follows: Uni-Sportstätten, Steinbockweg, Fischerhäuslweg, Angergasse, Exlgasse, Bachlechnerstraße, Unterbergerstraße and Triumphpforte (Leopoldstraße), which is the last stop. The price for a ticket on the F line bus that will take you to Innsbruck city centre in around 13 to 20 minutes from the airport is only 4 euro.

Taxi

If you want to take a taxi for reasons such as having extra or heavy luggage, or arriving to the airport at a very late time, then there are airport taxis that are in service 24/7. If you don’t find an airport taxi at the airport then you needn’t worry as there are many private taxi companies you can call such as: Innsbruck Taxi (+436506368830), Dolphin Taxi (+43512580909), Airport Transfer & Taxi Alpstria (+436507111294) and Taxi 5311 (+4351253110). It’s likely that you’ll be in the city centre in 5 minutes with the taxi you can take from Innsbruck Airport for a cost of between 15 and 18 euro.

Car Rental

Since Innsbruck Airport is a large and well-established international airport, there are plenty of international car rental agencies. Some of these are Avis and Budget (+435125717540), Europcar Österreich (+4318661660), Hertz (+43512580901), Megadrive (+43501054150) and Sixt (+435122929390). If you make a reservation before your arrival to the airport then you can complete the rental procedures quickly and collect your car without wasting any time. You can get to Innsbruck city centre in 5-6 minutes using the Fürstenweg and B171 road.