Tram line 4 in Zürich
Tram line 4 in Zürich runs between the terminus stops of Bahnhof Altstetten Nord, which is located next to the mainline train station Bahnhof Altstetten and Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen, which is on the shore of Lake Zürich, to the south east of the city. The entire journey takes about 33 minutes and on week days and Saturday, there is a tram every 7 or 8 minutes during peak times, rising to every 10 every minutes on Sunday.
Starting at Bahnhof Altstetten Nord, which is located to the north of the SBB station it is named after, the line initially runs through a number of intermediate stops, in what is a primarily mixed business and residential area. Eventually, the line arrives at the stop of Schiffbau, where is turns left and joins with the recently extended tram line 8, to under the elevated dual carriageway to the major interchange of Escher-Wyss-Platz, where it turns right and runs along Limmatstrasse, past the end of the infamous Langstrasse and on towards the main station and the city. After leaving the stop of Sihlquai / HB, the line runs alongside the platforms of Zürich Hauptbahnhof and the Landesmuseum, before running around the end of the main station building and the stop at Bahnhofquai / HB, from where it turns left to Central. From Central, the line runs along probably the most picturesque tram line in Zürich, along Limmatquai, with the historical buildings of Zürich's Altstadt (old town) on eitherside. The line then arrives at the interchange at Bellevue and then runs along the side of Sechseläutenplatz, before travelling down Seefeldstrasse, past a number of smaller stops to its final destination at Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen.
Below is a stop by stop description of the route of tram line 4 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.
The following icons are shown next to the name of the stop to indicate interchanges with other routes
- Interchange for other tram routes.
- Interchange on to bus routes.
- Interchange on to train routes.
- Interchange on to metro/subway/underground routes.
- Interchange on to boat routes.
- Interchange for airport.
Bahnhof Altstetten N is the terminus of tram line 4 and also serves bus lines 304, 307, 308 and 485. The stop is also an interchange for the SBB Station Zürich Altstetten. The turning loop encloses Vulkanplatz, which serves as a recreation area for local residents.
Würzgraben is an intermediate stop on tram line 4.
Aargauerstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram line 4. The stop is located close to Switzerland's largest fresh food market
Sportweg is an intermediate stop on tram line 4. The stop is located close to the site of the Hardturm, previously the home of Grasshopperclubs Zürich and now left fallow and used by local residents for a number of projects.
Tony-Areal is an intermediate stop on tram line 4. The stop is located close to the location of the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and two departments of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Technopark is an intermediate stop on tram line 4. The stop is located in front of the buildings of Technopark Zurich, which was created to bring together science, technology and business.
Schiffbau serves tram lines 4 and 8, as well as bus lines 33, 72 and 83 and night buses N5 and N8. The stop is named after the nearby Schiffbauhalle, which was previously an important location for shipbuilding.
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.
Known as Leonhardplatz until the 1950, Cental is a major public transport interchange, with tram lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10 and 15 all stopping here, as well as bus lines 31 and 45 and night buses N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8 and N78. On one side of the interchange, you can also find the Polybahn funicular railway that runs up to the buldings of ETH Zurich.
Rudolf-Brun-Brücke is an intermediate stop on tram lines 4 and 15. The stop is located on the Limmatquai and close to the bridge it is named after, which itself is named after the first mayor of Zürich. Looking across the Limmat, you will see the historic buildings of Zürich's old town (Altstadt) and the Lindenhof that rises above them.
Rathaus is an intermediate stop on tram lines 4 and 15. The stop is named after the Rathaus (Town Hall) that sits atop the edge of the Limmat. The stop is in the heart of Zürich's Altstadt (old town), which runs either side of the Limmat, with the buildings of many of Zürich's historic Guilds identified by their standards.
Helmhaus is an intermediate stop on tram lines 4 and 15. The stop is situated close to the Helmhaus that it is named after and the adjoining Wasserkirche and is overlooked by the impressive structure of the Grossmünster.
Bellevue is another of Zurich's major transport hubs. The stop serves tram lines 2, 4, 5, 8 , 9, 11 and 15 and buses 912 and 916 as well as night buses N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18 and N19.
Opernhaus is named after the Zürich Opera house, which is close by. The stop serves tram lines 2 and 4, bus lines 912 and 916, and night bus N18.
Kreuzstrasse is an intermediate stop that serves tram lines 2 and 4, bus lines 912 and 916 and night bus N18.
Feldeggstrasse is an intermediate stop that serves tram lines 2 and 4, bus lines 912 and 916 and night bus N18.
Höschgasse is an intermediate stop that serves tram lines 2 and 4, bus lines 33E, 912 and 916 and night bus N18.
Fröhlichstrasse is an intermediate stop that serves tram lines 2 and 4, bus lines 33E, 912 and 916 and night bus N18.
Wildbachstrasse is an intermediate stop that serves tram lines 2 and 4, bus lines 33E, 912 and 916 and night bus N18.
Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen serves as the terminus for tram lines 2 and 4, as well as buses 33E and 910. It is also served by buses 912 and 916 and night bus N18. The nearby station serves train lines S6, S16 and night trains SN6 and SN7.