Zurich Airport to Zurich city
Private transfer Zurich Airport to Zurich city: $210 sedan, $280 minivan, $975 minibus, $450 Mercedes — per car, one way. 12 km, about 21 min. Driver, fuel and vignette included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 12 km north of the city centre — 20–30 minutes by car to hotels around the main station, the old town or the lake. A booked car with a name sign suits late arrivals, families and business travellers with luggage.
- Distance12 km
- Drive time21 min
- Pricefrom $210
Zurich Airport to Zurich city: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Skoda Superb / VW Passat or similar | $210 ≈ CHF 173 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 70 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 VW Caravelle / Mercedes Vito or similar | $280 ≈ CHF 231 | ≈ 140 | ≈ 93 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 47 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 | $975 ≈ CHF 803 | ≈ 488 | ≈ 325 | ≈ 244 | ≈ 163 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $450 ≈ CHF 371 | ≈ 225 | ≈ 150 | ≈ 113 | ≈ 75 |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · mountain railways, cable cars and the Täsch–Zermatt shuttle not included.
The road
Motorway A51/A1 and the city ring; the last part through city streets, slow at rush hour.
Good to know
- Honest note: trains from the airport station reach Zurich HB in about 10–15 minutes and are far cheaper; a car is about comfort, luggage and late hours.
- We follow your flight: 60 minutes of free waiting from the actual landing.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, motorway vignette, parking; the Lötschberg car train where the route uses it
- English- and German- or French-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Zurich, Geneva and Basel airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Winter tyres and snow chains in winter; ski bags fit in the minivan
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideCHE: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English- and German- or French-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability)
Zurich Airport to Zurich city: questions
How much is a private transfer from Zurich Airport to the city?
$210 for a sedan (up to 3), $280 for a 7-seat minivan, $450 for a Mercedes — fixed per car, the same at any hour.
Is the train cheaper?
Yes, much cheaper; it takes 10–15 minutes to Zurich HB. Our car is door to door with a name sign and waiting time.
Where do we meet the driver?
In the arrivals hall after customs, with a sign with your name; we send the driver’s name and phone the day before.