English The old town and Bahnhofstrasse have pedestrian and restricted streets; the driver knows where a car can stop.
Zurich is Switzerland's main gateway and the closest major airport to the eastern Alps. A Zonetransfers driver meets you in the Airport Center arrivals hall and takes you to your hotel in central Zurich in 20 to 30 minutes from €95 per vehicle, or on to Lucerne, Interlaken, Davos or St. Moritz with winter tyres and room for skis.
For a comfortable ride from ZRH into Zurich, book a private car in advance. The driver is in the arrivals hall when you come out, follows the A51 south and enters Zurich through Oerlikon and the Milchbuck tunnel. In 20 to 30 minutes you are on Bahnhofstrasse, in the old town or by the lake, from €95 per vehicle for up to four people with luggage.
The old town and Bahnhofstrasse have pedestrian and restricted streets; the driver knows where a car can stop.
No changes and no carrying bags through stations.
The price is fixed at booking, including late evenings and Sundays.
Prices and airport details checked in October 2026.
Zurich is organised in numbered districts (Kreise). All we need is your hotel name or address: drive times range from 10 minutes to Oerlikon to half an hour to the east shore of the lake.
Hotels near Paradeplatz, Lindenhof and the Limmat. Many streets are pedestrian: we stop at the nearest permitted access.
Lakefront hotels, banking and insurance offices and the Rietberg Museum.
Former factories turned into hotels, restaurants and nightlife.
Residential hillside with lake views and the university hospitals.
Trade fairs, concerts and business hotels 10 minutes from the airport.
Quiet upmarket districts along the 'Gold Coast'.
Arrivals at Zurich are split between pier A for Schengen flights and piers B and E for the rest; pier E is linked by an underground Skymetro train. Whatever the pier, you come out in arrival hall 1 or 2 of the Airport Center, and that is where the driver stands with your name.
| Flying from | Pier | Passport control | To the arrivals hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen countries (EU, Iceland, Norway) | A | No | 15–25 min |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | B | Yes | 25–40 min |
| Americas, Asia and the Middle East | E (Skymetro train) | Yes | 35–55 min |
We track your flight live. The driver adjusts if you land early or late, and the free waiting time counts from the real landing.
Driver not in sight? The voucher lists a line staffed around the clock; WhatsApp +34 654 381 547 also reaches us.
From Zurich Airport we drive to the whole of Switzerland and to parts of Austria, France and Germany. Our most booked routes, with the starting price per vehicle for up to four passengers:
| Destination | Area | Why go | Distance | Drive | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | Central Switzerland | Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne and Mount Pilatus | 60 km | 55 min | €182 |
| Basel | North-west Switzerland | Museums and trade fairs on the Rhine | 96 km | 1 h 10 min | €236 |
| Bern | Swiss capital | UNESCO old town and the Swiss government | 126 km | 1 h 30 min | €315 |
| Grindelwald | Bernese Oberland | Below the Eiger, gateway to First and the Jungfraujoch | 152 km | 2 h | €323 |
| Colmar | Alsace, France | Half-timbered houses and the Alsace wine route | 140 km | 1 h 45 min | €342 |
| Interlaken | Bernese Oberland | Between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz | 134 km | 1 h 45 min | €346 |
| Davos | Graubünden | Europe's highest town, home of the WEF | 159 km | 2 h | €378 |
| Lech am Arlberg | Vorarlberg, Austria | Exclusive skiing in Austria's Arlberg | 200 km | 2 h 15 min | €449 |
| St. Moritz | Engadine | Frozen lake and grand hotels in the Engadine | 213 km | 3 h | €484 |
| Zermatt (Täsch) | Valais | Below the Matterhorn; cars stop at Täsch | 250 km | 3 h 30 min | €653 |
We also drive to Laax, Flims, Arosa, Engelberg, St. Anton, Ischgl, Lugano, Konstanz, Vaduz, Munich or Milan. Send us your destination for a fixed price.
For trips between cities, see our private transfers from Zurich.
Many Zurich Airport transfers end in the mountains. From November to April our vehicles run on winter tyres and drivers know where snow changes the plan. What we take into account on each route:
| Resort | Our route | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | Bern, Thun and the Lötschberg car train (Kandersteg–Goppenstein), or the Grimsel Pass in summer | Zermatt is car-free: we drop you at the Täsch terminal next to the 12-minute shuttle. |
| St. Moritz | Walensee, Chur and the Julier Pass | The Julier is open all year; heavy snow can add 30 minutes. |
| Davos | Walensee, Landquart and the Prättigau | During the World Economic Forum in January there are access controls: tell us when booking. |
| Lech am Arlberg | Lake Constance, Feldkirch and the Arlberg | The Flexen Pass can close for avalanche risk; we check the road before leaving. |
| Interlaken | Lucerne and the Brünig Pass | Scenic route along Lake Brienz; in winter we go via Bern if the Brünig is difficult. |
Skis, boards and boot bags fit in the boot if you mention them when booking; for groups with lots of gear we assign a minivan.
Choose by seats and boot space: a family of four with skis usually needs a minivan rather than a standard car.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard car | 1–4 | Two large cases plus hand luggage |
| Executive saloon or SUV | 1–3 | Business in Zurich or luxury stays in St. Moritz |
| Minivan | 5–8 | Families with skis or teams with equipment |
| Minibus | 9–16 | Company groups, congresses and ski trips |
Each traveller has a hold case (158 cm total) and a cabin bag; declared skis and golf bags ride free. Child seats for groups I to III are free. All vehicles in our fleet.
We drive to any address in Zurich. If you have not booked yet, these six stand out for location and character:
Talstrasse · Kreis 1
Family-run since 1844, with its own park between the lake and the Schanzengraben canal.
Zürichberg · Kreis 7
1899 palace above the city with a 4,000 m² spa and Alpine views.
Rennweg · Kreis 1
Nine medieval houses joined together in the old town, with a jazz bar.
Weinplatz · Kreis 1
On the Limmat, with a terrace facing the town hall.
Langstrasse · Kreis 4
Design hotel in the city's liveliest district.
The Circle · airport
Inside The Circle complex, five minutes' walk from arrivals.
| Sight | What to know |
|---|---|
| Grossmünster and Lindenhof | The twin towers of the minster and the viewpoint over the Limmat, ten minutes' walk apart. |
| Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz | Watchmakers, Sprüngli chocolates and the big banks' headquarters. |
| Kunsthaus Zürich | Giacometti, Monet and Munch in Switzerland's largest art museum. |
| Lindt Home of Chocolate | Museum with the world's tallest chocolate fountain, in Kilchberg. |
| Uetliberg | Zurich's own mountain, with views over the lake and the Alps. |
| FIFA Museum | The history of world football in Enge. |
Zurich is easy on foot, but places like Kilchberg or the Uetliberg fit into one morning with a driver: book a car with driver in Zurich by the hour.
| When | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| January | World Economic Forum in Davos | Peak week for Zurich Airport–Davos transfers |
| April | Sechseläuten | Guild festival and the burning of the Böögg; road closures in the centre and by the lake |
| August | Street Parade | Music parade around the lake with streets closed all Saturday |
| November and December | Christmas markets | The indoor market at the main station and the Niederdorf market fill the old town |
Aim to be at ZRH 2 hours ahead of a Schengen departure and 2.5 hours ahead of a non-Schengen one, for example London or New York. From the mountains we add margin for snow.
| Leaving from | Drive | Schengen flight | Non-Schengen flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich centre | 25 min | 2 h 30 min | 3 h |
| Lucerne | 55 min | 3 h | 3 h 30 min |
| Basel | 1 h 10 min | 3 h 15 min | 3 h 45 min |
| Interlaken | 1 h 45 min | 4 h | 4 h 30 min |
| Davos | 2 h | 4 h 15 min | 4 h 45 min |
| St. Moritz | 3 h | 5 h 15 min | 5 h 45 min |
| Täsch (Zermatt) | 3 h 30 min | 5 h 45 min | 6 h 15 min |
To book a Zonetransfers car at Zurich Airport, have your flight number, passengers, luggage (and skis) and destination ready.
At least 24 hours before you land, online or on WhatsApp.
Online by card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro) or PayPal.
Sent by email: pick-up hall, driver contact route and an always-on helpline.
No fee two days ahead for cars and minivans, four days for minibuses. Terms of sale.
By pre-booked private car: your driver waits in the arrivals hall and drops you at your hotel in central Zurich in 20 to 30 minutes, from €95 per vehicle for up to four people.
From €95 per vehicle, luggage included, at the same fixed price by day, night or on holidays.
In arrival hall 1 or 2 of the Airport Center, at the exit from baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name. All piers (A, B and E) lead there.
Yes. Flights from the UK and Ireland arrive at pier B with passport control; Schengen flights arrive at pier A without it.
From €182 per vehicle to Lucerne (55 minutes) and from €346 to Interlaken (1 h 45 min).
Yes, to Täsch, where the road ends for private cars: from €653 per vehicle and about 3 h 30 min. The shuttle from Täsch reaches Zermatt in 12 minutes.
Yes. From November to April vehicles are snow-equipped and drivers check pass conditions before leaving.
Yes, tell us when booking. For three or more pairs of skis we recommend a minivan.
We track it. The driver adjusts the pick-up and the 60 minutes of free waiting count from the actual landing.
Remain inside arrival hall 1 or 2 and ring the assistance line shown on your booking voucher, staffed day and night. WhatsApp to +34 654 381 547 is answered too.
Payment happens online at the time of booking, by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Maestro, or through PayPal.
No, the fare is for the car: €95 to central Zurich carries up to four of you. A party of five to eight rides in a minivan.
It is, as long as you cancel a car or minivan two days or more before the pick-up time.
Tell us your flight, your hotel or ski resort and how many of you are travelling with how many bags: you see the final price before paying.
Used Zonetransfers for a trip from Milan to Lake Como. The pickup was arranged in advance, which made planning the day easier. Comfortable journey and no issues along the way.(10/21/2026) Daniel Foster
We travelled from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port to catch a ferry. Having the transfer arranged in advance took some of the stress out of the journey. We got to the port with time to spare.(10/15/2026) Sophie Williams
Booked a private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to our accommodation in the city. We had quite a bit of luggage and didn't fancy dealing with public transport. Everything went smoothly(10/11/2026) Thomas Reed
We needed a transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to our hotel near the Eiffel Tower. The driver was easy to find and we went straight to the hotel. Just what we needed after a long flight.(10/02/2026) Emily Parker
We booked a transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos. There were four of us with suitcases, so having a car waiting for us made things much easier. Straightforward booking and a comfortable journey(09/29/2026) Oliver Bennett
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore