S-Bahn Zurich.
With its eye-catching double-decker trains and modern railway stations, Zurich's S-Bahn is now an integral part of life in and around the metropolis, serving as the backbone of the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund.
Above all, it’s the best connection between city and countryside.
Current projects
S16: restricted service from 25–28 May.
During the Pentecost weekend from 25 to 28 May, the S16 will only run between Herrliberg-Feldmeilen and Zurich Hardbrücke and between Zurich Airport and Thayngen due to construction work on the Zurich cross-city link.
S16 not stopping at Zurich Oerlikon between June and September.
From Monday, 18 June until Friday, 7 September 2012, the S16 will not stop at Zurich Oerlikon between Zurich main station and Zurich Airport due to construction work at Zurich Oerlikon on the Zurich cross-city link.
Clever-commute
The new occupancy indicators for savvy commuters.
Are you looking for a seat on the S-Bahn? The occupancy indicators on the online timetable now show you which services tend to be quiet or busy, and where there are generally free seats.
Find a connection now:
Timetable change
Timetable Change on 11 December 2011
The new timetable is valid as of 11 December 2011. This page highlights the most important changes in your region.
Timetables
Zürcher Verkehrsverbund network map.
Zurich's S-Bahn is the backbone of the ZVV network.
Comprehensive Zürcher Verkehrsverbund network map.
Zürcher Verkehrsverbund night service map.
The ZVV night network ensures night owls get home safe and sound.
Comprehensive ZVV night network map.
Rolling stock
1st generation: Double-decker push-pull train (RABe 450 / DPZ).
- 113 units at 100 m each.
- 387 seats per unit (of which 86 are in 1st class).
- Retrofit installation of low-floor access and air-conditioning from 2011 to 2017.
- Trains introduced from 1989 to 1997.
2nd generation: Double-decker multiple-unit train (RABe 514 / DTZ).
- 61 units at 100 m each.
- 378 seats per unit (of which 74 are in 1st class).
- Air-conditioning.
- Low-floor access.
- Multifunctional compartment with bicycle area.
- Wheelchair-accessible standing area and WCs.
- Trains introduced from 2006 to 2009.
3rd generation: Double-decker multiple-unit train (RABe 511 / Regio-Dosto 150 SBZ).
- 29 units at 150 m each.
- 535 seats per unit (of which 120 in 1st class).
- Air-conditioning.
- Low-floor access.
- Multifunctional compartment for bicycles, prams and luggage.
- Two WCs in each train, one of which is wheelchair accessible.
- Trains introduced beginning in June 2011.
Information and media
| 1960s | Developing a rapid commuter rail network is first discussed in view of parking shortages and traffic congestion. | ||
| 1970s | Voters reject the building of underground and S-Bahn lines. | ||
| 1981 | Zurich’s voters approve CHF 500 million for constructing and operating Zurich’s S-Bahn. | ||
| 1983 | Construction of Zürich Hardbrücke–Zürich HB–Stadelhofen–Stettbach route and Museumstrasse station; Limmat subway and Zürichberg tunnel, as well as SZU Bahhof vis-à-vis Sihlpost. | ||
| 27 May 1990 | Zurich’s S-Bahn commences operations. | ||
| 1990–2006 | Continual expansion of the S-Bahn network in various phases. | ||
Promotional video on Zurich's S-Bahn.
The video explains all you need to know about Zurich's S-Bahn.
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General information.
- Zurich’s S-Bahn network is 380 km long.
- Together with its subsidiary Thurbo AG, SBB operates 21 day and 10 night lines.
- Some 391,000 passengers used Zurich’s S-Bahn in 2010, an increase of 200% over 1989.
- Each week day, over 1,000 trains travel throughout Zurich’s S-Bahn network.
- The S-Bahn network serves some 1,2 Millionen people in greater Zurich.
