Switzerland Guide
Zürich
Arrival
Zürich's airport ( 
www.zurich-airport.com ) is 11km northeast in Kloten. Its subterranean train station is clearly signed. Trains depart roughly every ten minutes for the city's main station, Zürich HB (takes 10min; last train 12.15am); some go nonstop, others have an intermediate halt at Zürich-Oerlikon. Beware that a few stop at suburban stations but avoid Zürich HB – check the departure boards carefully. You can buy a ticket from the machines (Fr.5.80; press the red button), but note that if you intend to stay a day or two in Zürich, it may be more economical to get a ZürichCARD from a staffed counter.
Frequent fast trains also go direct from the airport to points all over the country – major destinations like Basel, Bern, Luzern, Interlaken, Lausanne and Geneva, as well as other cities including Baden, Winterthur, St Gallen, Fribourg and Brig (for Zermatt), cutting out the need to change at Zürich HB. Check timetables at www.rail.ch .
Many Zürich hotels will pick you up at Arrivals and drive you to the door – ask about this service (which is often free) when you book your room. A taxi into the city centre costs Fr.60 or more.