Getting to the Aussersihl district in Zurich
From Zurich Main Station (Zürich HB) to Aussersihl
Zurich Main Station (Zürich HB) sits right next to District 4. The distance from HB to central Aussersihl (Helvetiaplatz / Langstrasse area) is just 1.2 km.
On foot: 12–15 minutes. A pleasant, flat walk along Gessnerallee or across the Militärbrücke bridge.
By tram (recommended): 5–7 minutes.
Tram line 3 (towards Albisrieden) from Bahnhofplatz/HB to Bäckeranlage or Bezirksgebäude.
Tram line 14 (towards Triemli) to Stauffacher.
By taxi / ride-sharing: 5 minutes, costing roughly 15–20 CHF depending on traffic.
From Zurich Airport (ZRH - Kloten) to Aussersihl
Zurich-Kloten Airport is located about 11 km from Aussersihl.
By train + tram (fastest option): 18–22 minutes total.
From the underground station at Zürich Flughafen, take any direct train (S-Bahn S2, S16, or IR/IC trains) to Zürich HB (travel time: 9–12 minutes, departing every 5–10 minutes).
From Zürich HB, take Tram 3 or 14 for 2–3 stops.
By car / taxi: 20–30 minutes via the A1L depending on traffic. Note that street parking in Aussersihl (Blue Zones) requires day permits or hourly app payments (Parkung Zürich).
Getting around Aussersihl and reaching the Old Town (Altstadt)
To Lake Zurich (Bürkliplatz): 2.0 km. Take tram line 8 or 11 (approx. 10 minutes) or enjoy a 25-minute walk through downtown.
To Bahnhofstrasse (shopping): 1.0 km, about a 10-minute walk or a 4-minute tram ride (line 2 or 3).
FAQs
How much is a transit ticket from Zürich HB to Aussersihl?
Aussersihl is in Zone 110 (City of Zurich). A single 1-hour ticket costs 4.40 CHF (2.70 CHF reduced), but getting a Zurich Card is recommended if you plan to visit museums and travel frequently.
Is Aussersihl easy to walk around with luggage?
Yes, the district is completely flat with wide, accessible sidewalks.
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