How does Zurich transit work?

The ticket system is fairly easy: Zurich's cantonal network (called ZVV) is divided into zones. So you do not buy tickets for a trip, but rather for a zone. The network of the city of Zurich (called VBZ) is one zone, zone number 110. Tickets are valid in the chosen zones for a certain time period.



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In Zurich, tickets for 1 hour or 24 hours (day pass) can be purchased for different zones. The tickets are valid on all types of public transportation in the specified zones – whether bus, tram, S-Bahn train, boat, or cogwheel/funicular railway.

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By S-Bahn or Train Trains run daily from Zurich Airport to Zurich Main Station every 5–10 minutes between 5 am and midnight. In addition, the S-Bahn lines S2 and S16, as well as various regional trains, transport guests swiftly and safely to Zurich Main Station – and thus also the city center – in just 10 minutes.

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You can only transit through a Swiss airport if:
  1. You do not leave the airport transit area.
  2. You have a valid and recognized travel document (passport). ...
  3. You have all the necessary travel documents and visas for entering your final destination.


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Ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world, Zürich and budget travel are not natural bedfellows. But there are ways to make your money go further and many free activities to be enjoyed year-round. Whatever your budget, the following tips will help stretch your travel funds even further.

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