Tram line 5 in Zürich
Tram line 5 in Zürich runs between different terminus stops on different days. On weekdays and Saturdays, the line runs between Laubegg and Kirche Flutern, but on Sundays, it starts at Bahnhof Enge and runs all the way to Zoo. The journey from Laubegg to Kirche Flutern takes about 22 minutes and the Sunday service between Bahnhof Enge and Zoo takes about 20 minutes. On weekdays and Saturday, there is a tram every 7 or 8 minutes during peak times, rising to every 10 every minutes on Sunday.
Starting at Laubegg, the line initially runs downhill past Saalsporthalle, before turning left and passing the Sihlcity complex. From there, the line runs along Bederstrasse, before turning almost back on itself for the main stop at Bahnhof Enge and them turning left to run down General-Wille-Strasse towards the lake and then along the side of the lake on General-Guisan-Quai. After crossing Quaibrüke and stopping at Bellevue, the line begins to ascend as it passes Kunsthaus and Kantonsschule, before turning right onto Gloriastrasse as it ascends to Kirche Flutern, where the line ends during the week. On Sundays, the line continues, passing intermediate stops as it climbs the steep hils to the terminus at Zoo.
Below is a stop by stop description of the route of tram line 5 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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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.
Note: Laubegg is only served by tram line 5 on week days and Saturdays.
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.
Note: Saalsporthalle is only served by tram line 5 on week days and Saturdays.
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.
Note: Sihlcity Nord is only served by tram line 5 on week days and Saturdays.
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.
Note: Waffenplatzstrasse is only served by tram line 5 on week days and Saturdays.
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.
Note: Bahnhof Enge / Bederstrasse is only served by tram line 5 on week days and Saturdays.
Bahnhof Enge serves tram lines 5, 6 and 7 as well as night N15. The stop is located in front of the semi-circular main entrance to the station building and has a turning circle close by that encircles an area with seating and fountains.
Rentenanstalt is an intermediate stop on tram line 5 and also an interchange with bus lines 161 and 165, as well as night buses N12 and N15. The stop is named after the impressive officve buiding of the current day Swiss Life, which was previously named "Schweizerische Lebensversicherungs und Rentenanstalt".
The stop at Bürkliplatz is an interchange between bus, tram and ship. Tram lines 2, 5, 8, 9 and 11 stop here, as well as buses 161 and 165 and ferry 3730 leaves from the ferry terminal on the lake.
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.
Named after art gallery (Kunsthaus) it sites beside, the stop surrounds a triangular island that houses an old building that is now a Kiosk. The stop serves tram lines 3, 5 and 9 and bus line 31.
Kantonsschule is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 9.
Platte is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves night bus N17. The stop serves the many buildings of Universität Zürich and Universitätsspital Zürich which are spread around this area.
Voltastrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves night bus N17.
Kirche Fluntern serves tram lines 4 and 6, as well as bus lines 33 and 751 and night bus N17. The stop has a turning circle and acts as a terminus for tram line 5 on the days it doesn't run to Zoo.
Toblerplatz is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves bus line 33 and night bus N17.
Note: Toblerplatz is only served by tram line 5 on Sundays and holidays.
Zürichbergstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves night bus N17.
Note: Zürichbergstrasse is only served by tram line 5 on Sundays and holidays.
Susenbergstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves night bus N17.
Note: Susenbergstrasse is only served by tram line 5 on Sundays and holidays.
Zoo is the terminus stop of tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves bus line 39 and night bus N17. The stop is located a 5 minute walk from Zürich Zooand also close by are Hochschulsportanlage Fluntern and the headquarters of FIFA. The stop
Note: Zoo is only served by tram line 5 on Sundays and holidays.