Find buses to Zurich

Zurich buses depart and arrive from the main central bus station in the city, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai Terminal. Local city buses and trans-European international buses all use this station – look out for the signposts to Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai to find your way there. There are a number of options to get to this terminal from the centre of Zurich. A fast way is to catch a taxi, but you can travel on public transport too. You can board a Swiss Railways train, leaving from Zurich Stadelhofen Station at regular short intervals, or you can also take a Line 4 tram operated by VBZ. To get to the station using Zurich buses, catch the No 31 from Zurich Kunsthaus, also with VBZ.

Buses offer several advantages as a way of travelling in Zurich. They remove the need to negotiate the busy traffic in this central European commercial hub, so that you arrive relaxed. It can also be more cost effective, as Zurich bus tickets can often save you more than if you were to use taxis or hire a car when you arrive in the city. You can also often find cheap bus tickets in Zurich too. A huge benefit of using the local bus service when arriving in a foreign city is that you won’t have to worry about finding directions, getting lost or wasting time taking inefficient routes. You can also entertain yourself on a bus without having to watch the road, or get some work done if you need to, also well worth bus prices.

Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai has been open since 1847, and has been refurbished many times to offer the modern amenities of the day. It has a large shopping centre below ground, just above the underground train platforms. In the main concourse, you’ll find a Migrolino mini-market as well. Storage lockers are available, located behind the main row of ticket machines. You’ll enjoy 2h of free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, and there are plenty of cash machines, if you need to withdraw cash before boarding your Zurich bus. There are several eateries, including many selling traditional regional food, like wurst stalls and pubs with local beer on tap. The station has been adapted for limited-mobility needs, and personal assistance is available by prior arrangement.

As this is the main bus terminal in the city, the local Zurich bus service runs pretty much around the clock. Night buses are less frequent than those in the day, which leave roughly every 5min or so. Long-distance or international buses leave on less frequent schedules, with the first bus typically in the early morning and the last one a little before midnight. You’ll also find overnight buses between Zurich and cities. You can catch the VBZ buses roughly every 10min too, so you won’t lack for options, nor will you need to spend much time waiting at the station for a bus. The city’s main train station is just next door, so it’s only a short walk across to Zurich Central Bus Station, if you’ve arrived by train.

You’ll only need a ticket to board a bus in Zurich, whether you’re travelling inside the city, in broader Switzerland or to another country. You won’t be required to present your ID to buy a ticket unless you’re getting a rail card, but keep it with you when you travel anyway, as staff can sometimes ask to see it. You also won’t need any form of photo ID to purchase electronic tickets online, as your credit or debit card details are all that’s required. Speaking of buying bus tickets online, don’t forget to check on momondo for cheap buses in Zurich.

Users have found that prices vary from their starting point. Tickets for buses from Innsbruck, Salzburg, or Birmingham usually start from around £370, £443, or £123, respectively.

Zurich Bus Station is a popular station to arrive at. You’ll find many options from here to get to your destination. Some common major cities you can get to by bus from Zurich Bus Station are Paris, Birmingham, and Frankfurt am Main.

Some of the options we’ve found for coaches to Zurich are Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaBus, and FlixBus. Typically, your options for coaches to Zurich will be determined by the route you take.

£11 is the average one-way price to Zurich this week. We don’t predict any changes in price within the next 3 months. Seats may fill unexpectedly, so book when you can to secure your seat.