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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. 

Friedrichshafen is a wonderful holiday destination for nature lovers. The city is situated on the shore of Lake Constance (the Bodensee), against the breathtaking landscape of the Alps. Friedrichshafen is the city where Ferdinand von Zeppelin established the dirigible factory, so the city is also renowned in the field of aviation. There are many vehicles in the city that make up urban transportation.

There is a dock built on Lake Constance that operates ferry and passenger ships for those who want to go to different parts of Switzerland or Germany by sea. Great importance is placed on bicycle routes in order to provide bicycle access to all parts of the city. The use of bicycles in Friedrichshafen is quite advanced when compared to other European cities. Taxis are also used extensively in order to alleviate some of the city’s traffic, especially during the summer months.

Friedrichshafen is one of Germany’s most important holiday destinations. Therefore the airport is always crowded. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available, which operate with great frequency throughout the day, to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to the city center by bus and taxi. For those who want to escape the busy tempo of certain transportation alternatives, consider renting a car at the airport. Renting a car is a convenient and comfortable way to get to the city center.

Taxi

Friedrichshafen Airport, also known as Bodensee Airport, is located in very close proximity to the city center. You can get to the city center from the airport in about 10 minutes by taxi. Taxis are readily available at the airport 24 hours day. Most taxi drivers speak English, which makes traveling by cab even more convenient.

Bus

There are 5 different bus lines that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses 7586, 7394, 3, 8 and 18 provide transportation to the city center every hour of the day. Buses operate from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. It takes 15 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by bus.

Rental Car

There are many rental car companies located in the airport terminal building. These companies provide rental car services 24 hours a day. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Enterprise.