Zurich's main railway station is the busiest railway station in Switzerland.

On weekdays, over 400,000 passengers and even thousands of trains pass through it. Traffic at the station began in 1847.

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Train stopped at the terminus of Zurich main railway station

Here are the key sources and official websites. These are good places to check the current schedules and ticket prices.

Official traffic authorities and operators

ZVV (Zürcher Verkehrsverbund) – A comprehensive umbrella organization covering the entire canton. Here you can find information about the zone system, joint ticket prices, and route guides for the entire network.
ZVV Apps
Maps
VBZ (Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich) – The entity responsible for the city’s internal traffic (trams and buses). The website provides detailed information about city routes.
SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen) – Swiss Federal Railways. Responsible for S-Bahn local trains and long-distance services to other parts of Switzerland and Europe.
SBB Mobile: your personal travel companion | SBB

Zürich’s main railway station (Zürich HB) is Switzerland’s busiest railway station and an important transport hub.

Zürich’s main railway station (HB) is a true crossroads of Europe, from which Switzerland opens up beautifully in every direction.

The main railways from Zürich lead in several directions:

To the north: to Winterthur and Schaffhausen.
To the east: to St. Gallen and Chur.
To the south: to Zug, Lucerne, and Italy via the Gotthard Tunnel.
To the west: to Bern and Geneva.

In addition, there are direct international connections from Zurich to Germany, France, Austria, and Italy, among others.

Night train to Zurich: schedule and train connections (nachtzug.net)

Specific sources of the changes in 2026

VBZ Fahrplanwechsel 2026 – This is a critical source for the year 2026. It explains in detail the major renovation of Bahnhofquai and why 10 out of a total of 14 tram lines are running detours or have been changed in 2026.
Zürich Tourism – Public Transport – A good overview for travelers on using trams, the S-Bahn, and even boats (Limmat boats).

Other useful resources

University of Zurich (UZH) – Impact of Construction Works – A useful page that summarizes how the 2026 railway construction work will affect travel between the campuses and the city center.

Zurich is a city in northern Switzerland. It is the most populous city in the country and the capital of the canton of Zurich.

Almost 1.7 million people live in the Zurich metropolitan area.

Quality of life

Zürich consistently ranks among the world's best cities when it comes to quality of life. The city is known for its safety, efficient public transportation, and cleanliness.

1,200 fountains

Zurich is known as a 'fountain city,' and almost all of them provide drinkable water for free. Many of the fountains are also magnificent historical works of art.

The birthplace of Dadaism

In 1916, artists founded a place called Cabaret Voltaire in the Old Town, which marked the beginning of Dadaism. This art movement challenged the rules of traditional art and society.

Badi culture

The rivers and lakes of Zurich are full of historic swimming spots that turn into bars in the evenings. For example, Frauenbad is one of the most well-known.

Center for Knowledge and Innovation

Zurich is home to ETH Zurich, one of the world's most prestigious technical universities. Even Albert Einstein studied and taught there.

Chocolate

Zurich has famous chocolate houses, such as Lindt and the traditional confectionery Sprüngli.