Stationsgids

Zürich HB — Stationsgids

Drukste station van Zwitserland. SBB/EuroCity-perrons, bagage, tram en boeken via All Aboard.

🚉 About Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zürich HB / Zurich HB) is Switzerland's largest railway station and the primary hub for SBB long-distance, EuroCity services toward Germany and Italy, TGV Lyria toward France, and dense S-Bahn suburban traffic.

The station complex spans surface platforms and the underground Shopville / S-Bahn levels. International EuroCity and IC trains usually use the higher-numbered surface platforms — confirm on the yellow departure boards.

💼 Key Services for Travelers

Make your travel smooth by utilizing station resources:

🧳 Luggage Storage (Bounce) Official lockers in the Shopville area sell out on summer weekends. Bounce partners near Bahnhofplatz help for sightseeing day bags. Book Storage Near Station →

🍷 SBB Lounge / LoungePass SBB Lounges welcome eligible 1st class and GA/status travellers. LoungePass covers paid alternatives nearby for 2nd class. Book Lounge Pass →

🍴 Food & Migros Cafés and Migros/Coop options sit in Shopville under the tracks — useful before long Alpine EC runs to Milan.

📶 Wi-Fi & SBB app Free SBB Wi-Fi covers most halls. Download tickets offline before Gotthard Base Tunnel segments.

🚇 Tram, S-Bahn & Airport

Zürich HB is the city's main transit node:

Trams (Bahnhofplatz / Bahnhofstrasse): Dense VBZ tram network for Old Town, lake, and district hops without changing to S-Bahn.
S-Bahn: Underground S-Bahn platforms for Zürich region and airport connections.
Zürich Airport (ZRH): Frequent S-Bahn / rail links — typically ~10–15 minutes from the airport station to HB.
Taxi & rideshare: Ranks outside the main hall; allow extra time during trade-fair peaks.

Popular routes from Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Compare live times and early-bird fares on EuroRail Times, then book via All Aboard.

Further reading:

Station FAQ (2026)

Do trains to Milan leave from Zürich HB?

Yes. EuroCity services toward Milan Centrale typically depart Zürich HB via the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Seat reservations are often required or strongly recommended on international EC.

How early should I arrive at Zürich HB?

10–20 minutes is usually enough for domestic IC/IR. Allow more for international EC/Lyria, luggage storage, or peak evening crowds.

Can I book Zurich departures on EuroRail Times?

Yes. Use Search trains below or open Zurich–Milan / Zurich–Munich and book via All Aboard.

🎒 Luggage Storage

Official station lockers fill quickly at peak times. Bounce partners near Zürich Hauptbahnhof offer secure day storage at competitive rates.

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