Can I buy a Zurich card at the airport?

Zurich Airport – Directly After Landing Use the airport's free Wi-Fi to purchase the Zürich Card in the webshop. In Arrival 1 and 2, at the counters of switzerlandinfo+. The information desks are open from 5.45am – 11.30pm. At the Service Center of the P2 car park, which leads to the Check-in 2 desks and to Arrival 2.



Absolutely. The Zürich Card is readily available at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and is highly recommended for travelers arriving there. You can purchase it at the SBB Travel Center (located in the Airport Center below Check-in 3), at the ZVV (Zurich Transport Network) service desks, or from the many automated ticket machines throughout the airport's train station area. Because the card includes unlimited travel in 2nd class on all local public transport—including the train or tram journey from the airport to the city center (Zones 110 and 121)—buying it immediately upon arrival allows you to use it for your very first trip. For a 2026 trip, you can also opt for the digital version via the ZVV App or the official Zurich Tourism website. The card is available for 24 or 72 hours and provides free or discounted entry to over 40 museums, plus various discounts on dining and local tours, making it a "must-have" for culture-focused visitors looking to simplify their logistics from the moment they land.

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For example, can I use it to travel to Lucerne? No, the Zürich Card is only valid for the specified zones in Zurich City: 110, 111, 121, 140, 150, 154, 155.

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The Zürich Card is similar to the Swiss Travel Pass, though the perks of the latter are exclusive to the city by the Limmat. Sightseeing while riding Zurich's extensive public transport system encompassing trains, buses and boats is a real treat.

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Long story short, if you plan on doing 2 of the more expensive scenic trains and the Jungfraujoch railway or the Schilthorn cable car, then the pass will save you money. Switzerland is expensive, but it's worth it, and the travel pass can help make it a bit more affordable.

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The advantages for you.
  • Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat.
  • Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
  • Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities.
  • Free admission to more than 500 museums.
  • Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos.


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You can buy a Swiss Travel Pass up to 6 months in advance, but it will only be valid on the specified date you chose while booking.

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Zurich Card is for local transport. For Rhinefalls and Zug you will need to buy a railway ticket. The all zones ZVV 9 0'clock Day Pass would be valid for travel to Schaffhausen and the Rhine Falls.

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During 24 or 72 hours: Unlimited 2nd class travel on all forms of public transportation (tram, bus, train, boat and cableway) in the city of Zurich and surrounding region. Includes the Mini Lake Cruise, Short Lake Cruise and Limmat River Cruise. Free or reduced admission to the most popular museums.

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With a Swiss Travel Pass you get unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats to reach popular cities such as Bern, Basel, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zurich and Lausanne as well as the country's greatest natural highlight, the Swiss Alps.

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Lucerne is best-known for the wooden bridge spanning the river to connect the city. The most famous and world's oldest one is the Chapel Bridge dating back to the 14th century. This pedestrians bridge is decorated with pictures representing Lucerne's history.

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Public Transport Single second-class adult tickets start at 2.70 Swiss francs (or about $3) and are valid for 30 minutes. An unlimited day pass costs 8.80 Swiss francs (around $9.50); this is the best value, even if you only use the tram just twice.

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