Question 1

How do I get to Bahnhofstrasse?

Accepted Answer

Bahnhofstrasse can be reached from Zurich Airport via rail or road, rail is the most convenient and fastest option. Take a train from the main Zurich station and cross the street to reach Bahnhofstrasse. It is suggested not to drive here due to bustling traffic and also some parts of the place can only be accessed by tram or by foot.

Question 2

How far is Bahnhofstrasse from Zurich airport?

Accepted Answer

The distance of Bahnhofstrasse from Zurich airport is 9 km and the road distance is 11.9 km, which can be covered in 14-15 minutes with a car and around 20 minutes when travelling in train.

Question 3

What does Bahnhofstrasse mean?

Accepted Answer

Bahnhofstrasse was founded after the annihilation of the city's defensive wall in 1864 when the ditch in front of it was filled up with water. The location was known as Fröschengraben or Ditch of the Frogs until then, post which it was changed to Bahnhofstrasse or the “Railway Station Street”.