Tram line 13 in Zürich
Tram line 13 in Zürich runs between the terminus stops of Frankental in the northwest of the city and Albisgütli at the southern edge of the city. The entire journey takes about 39 minutes and there is a tram every 7 or 8 minutes during the week and on Saturdays, rising to every 10 minutes on Sundays.
Tram line 13 starts at the terminus stop of Frankental, which is situated in the mainly residential Höngg area of Zürich. From Frankental, the line follows Limmattalstrasse towards the city, passing numerous intermediate stops, such as Meierhofplatz, with its interchange on to a number of bus routes, until it reaches Eschergutweg. From Eschergutweg, the line continues following Limmattalstrasse as it becomes Hönggerstrasse, until it reaches Wipkingerplatz. From Wipkingerplatz, the line turns right and crosses the Limmat on Wipkingerbrücke to Escher-Wyss-Platz. From Escher-Wyss-Platz, the line turns left and follows Limmatstrasse, passing Limmatplatz, until it reaches Sihlquai / HB, from where it runs around the eastern end of Zürich Hauptbahnhof, following Museumstrasse, Bahnhofquai and Bahnhofplatz to Bahnhofstrasse / HB at the top of Banhnhofstrasse.
From Bahnhofstrasse / HB, the line travels down Bahnhofstrasse until it turns right on to Paradeplatz, from where it follows Bleicherweg until it arrives at Bahnhof Enge / Bederstrasse. From Bahnhof Enge / Bederstrasse, the line runs along Bederstrasse, past Sihlcity Nord, before joining Giesshübelstrasse and turning right at Saalsportehalle and climing to Laubegg. After Laubegg, the line turns left on to Uetlibergstrasse, passing Uetlihof, site of the large Credit Suisse offices and Strassenverkehrsamt, before arriving at the terminus stop of Albisgütli, which is situated at the edge of the forest that covers the flank of Uetliberg.
Below is a stop by stop description of the route of tram line 13 in Zürich. For more detailed information on individual stops, click on their name. Times shown are an estimate of the time taken to travel between each stop.
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- Interchange on to boat routes.
- Interchange for airport.
Frankental is the terminus of tram line 13 and also serves bus lines 89,304, 308 and 485, as well as N4. The turning loop of the stop runs around a circular building that contains a Kiosk and toilets.
Winzerstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves bus line 80
Wartau is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves bus line 80. Located next to the stop is one of the old tram hauses, which is now used by the Zürich Tram Museum for repairing old trams. The stop also has a turning circle a short distance towards the city.
Zwielplatz is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves bus line 80
Meierhofplatz is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves bus lines 38, 46 and 80 as well as night buses N4 and N8.
Schwert is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves bus lines 38 and 46 as well as night buses N4 and N8.
Alte Trotte is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves night bus N4.
Eschergutweg is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves night bus N4.
Waidfussweg is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves night bus N4.
Wipkingerplatz is an intermediate stop on tram line 13 and also serves night bus N4.
The transpoert stops at Escher-Wyss-Platz are located under, on and closeby the elevated road interchange. The stops serve tram lines 4, 8, 11, 13, 15 and 17, as well as bus lines 33, 72 and 83 and night buses N1, N4, N5, N7, N8, N13 and N78
Dammweg serves tram lines 4, 13 and 17, as well as night buses N1, N4, N5, N7 and N13. The stop is located close to Im Viadukt, a shopping area comprised of shops built into the arches of the viaducts that run overhead.
Quellenstrasse is an intermediate stop that serves tram lines 4, 13 and 17, as well as night buses N1, N4, N5, N7 and N13.
Limmatplatz serves tram lines 4, 13 and 17, and bus line 32, as well as night buses N1, N4, N5, N7 and N13. The stop is located at the end of Zürich's infamous Langestrasse.
Museum für Gestaltung serves tram lines 4, 13 and 17, as well as night buses N1, N4, N5, N7 and N13. The stop is named after the Museum für Gestaltung (Museum of Design), which is located close to the stop on the other side of Klingenpark.
Sihlquai / HB is one of a number of stops that surround Zurich's main station (Hauptbahnhof or HB). The stop serves tram lines 4, 13 and 17, as well as night buses N1, N4, N5, N7 and N13.
Bahnhofquai / HB is one of a number of stops that surround Zurich's main station (Hauptbahnhof or HB) and is situated at the eastern end of the station, between it and the River Limmat. The stop serves tram lines 4, 11, 13, 14 and 17, as well as bus line 46.
Bahnhofstrasse / HB is one of a number of stops that surround Zurich's main station (Hauptbahnhof or HB) and is situated at the top of Bahnhofstrasse. The stop serves tram lines 6, 7, 11, 13 and 17, as well as night bus lines N1, N6 and N13.
Rennweg is an intermediate stop on tram lines 6, 7, 11, 13 and 17. The stop is named after the nearby street of the same name that runs from Bahnhofstrasse up to the Lindenhof, and is one of oldest streets in the old town of Zürich.
Paradeplatz is the home to head offices of both Credit Suisse and UBS and the tram stop is a major interchange, serving 8 different tram lines (2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 and 17) as well as night buses N1, N6, N13 and N14.
Stockerstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 6, 7, 8, 13 and 17.
Tunnelstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 6, 7, 13 and 17.
Bahnhof Enge / Bederstrasse serves tram lines 5, 13 and 17 and bus line 200 as well as night bus N12. The stop is one of 2 that serve the SBB station Enge and is situated in a bridge over the railway lines.
Waffenplatzstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5, 13 and 17 and also an interchange with bus lines 66 and 72 as well as night bus N12.
Sihlcity Nord serves tram lines 5, 13 and 17 and bus lines 72 and 200 as well as night bus N12. The stop is named after the Sihlcity complex it serves, which includes the shopping center, a cinema, restaurants and a hotel and library.
Saalsporthalle is named after the sports hall of the same name that is closeby, which offers facilites for a variety of ball sports. The stop serves tram lines 5, 13 and 17 and bus lines 89 and 200. The stop is also an interchange with the SBB station of the same name.
Laubegg is the terminus stop for line 5 and also serves tram lines 13 and 17 as well as bus 89 and night bus N5. The turning loop for line 5 is a distance away from the stop and it located where the stop was originally, before it was moved closer to the Brunaupark shopping complex.
Uetlihof is an intermediate stop on tram lines 13 and 17 and also serves bus line 89 and night bus N5. This rather unassuming stop is located next to the Credit Suisse offices of the same name, where up to 8,000 staff work, meaning that during rush hours, the line is extremely busy.
Strassenverkehrsamt is an intermediate stop on tram lines 13 and 17 and also serves bus lines 32 and 89 and night bus N5. The stop is named after the buildings of the cantonal road traffic department (Strassenverkehrsamt), which are located nearby
Albisgütli is the terminus of tram lines 13 and 17. The stop is located at the edge of the forest that runs down the Uetliberg and has a long turning circle planted with young trees.