Zurich Airport taxi or private chauffeur?

Express Transfer is a limousine service registered with the Canton of Zurich: you book a car with its chauffeur in advance, for a set pickup time, and see the all-inclusive price before you pay. This page tells you where the taxis stand at Zurich Airport, what they cost, and when a taxi or a pre-booked car is the better choice.

Pre-booked limousine service with a chauffeur. From CHF 90 to Zurich city · CHF 220 Lucerne · CHF 260 Basel.

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Your name on a tablet in arrivals
Flight tracking + 60 min free waiting
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Our prices from Zurich Airport, by class

One price per car, not per person, for a one-way ride. It is fixed when you book: the booking shows the exact price for your address, date and time before you pay.

	Comfort Sedan	Business Sedan	Business Van	First Class
Zurich city 11 km	from CHF 90	from CHF 90	from CHF 120	from CHF 130	Get price for Zurich Airport to Zurich city
Lucerne 68 km	from CHF 220	from CHF 240	from CHF 300	from CHF 360	Get price for Zurich Airport to Lucerne
Basel 87 km	from CHF 260	from CHF 280	from CHF 350	from CHF 440	Get price for Zurich Airport to Basel
Interlaken 135 km	from CHF 400	from CHF 440	from CHF 550	from CHF 680	Get price for Zurich Airport to Interlaken

Sedans carry up to 3 passengers, the Business Van up to 6, First Class up to 2.

All-inclusive: VAT, parking, airport fees, road, tunnel and ferry charges and any surcharges. Stops you add when booking are priced in.

Also in the price: your chauffeur in the arrivals hall with your name on a tablet, flight tracking, 60 minutes of waiting from your pickup time, help with your luggage and child seats.

Zurich Airport to Lucerne Zurich Airport to Basel Zurich Airport to Interlaken Zurich Airport transfers: all routes and from-prices

Taxi at the rank or a pre-booked car: which suits your trip

Take a taxi from the rank when

you have just landed and have booked nothing;
you want to leave at once, without waiting for a confirmation.

Pre-book a car when

you want the price settled before you travel: you see it when you book, and traffic does not change it;
you want someone waiting for you: your chauffeur stands in the arrivals hall with your name on a tablet and follows your flight;
you travel with children or a lot of luggage: you choose the class, child seats are included, and the Business Van takes up to 6 passengers and 6 suitcases;
you are going to Zurich city, Lucerne, Basel, Interlaken or a ski resort and want the car booked and the price fixed before you land;
you are booking for someone else, such as a guest, a colleague or your parents: you both receive the confirmation and the chauffeur's details.

Taxis at Zurich Airport: where the rank is

The taxis stand along the inner kerbside lanes of Arrival 1 and Arrival 2. The airport's official taxis are marked “Airport Taxi” and accept credit cards.
The airport's website lists Airport Taxi Zürich at the kerbside of Arrival 1, in the public area, daily from 06:00 to 23:30.

Source: Zurich Airport, flughafen-zuerich.ch. Checked on 5 October 2026.

What a taxi from Zurich Airport costs

There is no official maximum fare: the Canton of Zurich, which has regulated taxis since 1 January 2024, has set none. Each taxi sets its own basic fare, price per kilometre and price per minute, and has to display them on the right-hand side of the car and inside.
On the meter, kilometres and minutes are charged together for the whole ride. A fixed price is possible only if you agree it with the driver before the ride.
For the ride to Zurich city centre, the airport's website gives a figure of around CHF 65.

Sources: Canton of Zurich (taxi and limousine law PTLG; decision 658/2023 of the cantonal government on the ordinance PTLV, §§ 12–14; note of the Office for Mobility of 19 May 2026) and flughafen-zuerich.ch. Checked on 5 October 2026.

This page is a summary for travellers, not legal advice. The tariff displayed on the taxi applies.

How a pre-booked pickup works

Book

Route, date, class and flight number.
We track your flight

A delay moves your pickup, and your 60 minutes of free waiting run from the new pickup time.
Meet your chauffeur

At the exit from baggage reclaim and customs in the hall your flight uses (Arrival 1 or 2), with your name on a tablet.
Door to door

To your hotel, your home or any other address. Short stops on the way are free.

Meeting point at Zurich Airport

Need a car within the next few hours?

Online booking needs at least 6 hours' notice. For anything sooner, WhatsApp is the fastest way to check availability, or call +41 76 218 98 64.
Send us the route, date, time, number of passengers and luggage. We reply with the price and a payment link.
Already at the airport and want to leave at once? A taxi from the rank is the faster way.

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Fleet

Which car for your ride from the airport

Business Sedan: black Mercedes EQE at a hotel entrance near Zurich Airport

Mercedes EQE rear cabin in black leather, seen through the open door, with bottled water

Class 2 of 4

Business Sedan

Mercedes EQE or similar

Up to 3 passengers
Up to 2 suitcases
Up to 2 hand bags

For the meeting, the hotel, the day ahead.

Get price – Business Sedan

“Or similar”: the exact model may vary within the class.

More than 6 passengers? Several vehicles and multi‑day programmes on request, confirmed in writing. Groups & delegations

Reviews

What our passengers say

5.0

45 five-star reviews on Google

All 45 reviews on Google More guest reviews

Sehr seriöser, proffesioneller Limousinenservice. Freundlicher Chauffeur, sehr zuvorkommend. Dieser Limousinenservice ist zum weiterempfehlen.
English translation: A very reputable, professional limousine service. Friendly chauffeur, very courteous. This limousine service is worth recommending.

Bruno B.Google · DE

Extremely efficient and not too expensive

Will S.June 2026 · Google

Super pünktlich und Hilfsbereit
English translation: Very punctual and helpful.

Lombardi G.August 2026 · Google · DE

Good to know

Zurich Airport taxi or chauffeur: your questions

How much is the taxi fare from Zurich Airport to the city centre?

Around CHF 65, according to the airport's website. The exact fare depends on the taxi's own rates and on the traffic, because the meter counts kilometres and minutes. With us, the ride to Zurich city costs from CHF 90 in a Comfort Sedan, fixed when you book.

Is there a fixed taxi price at Zurich Airport?

No official one. The Canton of Zurich has set no maximum tariff, so each taxi decides its own rates and displays them on the car. A driver may agree a fixed price with you before the ride; otherwise the meter applies.

What does a taxi from Zurich Airport to Lucerne or Basel cost?

The airport's website gives a figure only for Zurich city centre. To another town, the fare depends on the taxi you take: ask the driver for a fixed price before the ride. Our prices are fixed when you book: from CHF 220 to Lucerne and from CHF 260 to Basel in a Comfort Sedan.

Is Express Transfer a taxi?

Express Transfer is a limousine service registered with the Canton of Zurich. You book in advance: a car with its chauffeur for a set pickup time, at a price you see before you pay. Your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall with your name on a tablet.

How can I pay?

Online, by credit or debit card, when you book: your ride is confirmed as soon as the payment goes through, and the price you saw is the price you pay. Approved company accounts can pay by monthly invoice instead.

My flight is late: do I pay for waiting?

No. We track your flight; a delay moves your pickup, and your 60 minutes of free waiting run from the new pickup time.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the originally confirmed pickup time. A flight delay does not move this deadline. If you cancel within 24 hours, or don't show up, the full amount may be retained.

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