Tram line 6 in Zürich
On weekways and Saturdays, tram line 6 runs between the terminus stops of Bahnhof Enge, and Zoo, which sits atop the Zürichberg, to the east of the city. On Sundays the line starts at Bahnhofstrasse / HB and on the return journey terminates at Bahnhofplatz / HB. The entire journey takes about 25 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 Farbhof, the line runs along Badenerstrasse, towards the centre of the city, passing Stadion Letzigrund and Albisriderplatz, before crossing the River Sihl just after the stop at Stauffacher and travelling down Talacker to the major tram interchange at Paradeplatz. From Paradeplatz, the line turns right and proceeds down the lower part of Bahnhofstrasse towards the lake and the interchange with the lake boat services at Bürkliplatz. From Bürkliplatz, the line crosses the River Limmat to 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 6 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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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.
Note: Bahnhof Enge is only served by tram line 6 on week days and Saturdays.
Tunnelstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 6, 7, 13 and 17.
Note: Tunnelstrasse is only served by tram line 6 on week days and Saturdays.
Stockerstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 6, 7, 8, 13 and 17.
Note: Stockerstrasse is only served by tram line 6 on week days and Saturdays.
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.
Note: Paradeplatz is only served by tram line 6 on week days and Saturdays.
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.
Note: Rennweg is only served by tram line 6 on week days and Saturdays.
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.
Note: Bahnhofstrasse / HB is the starting point for line 6 on Sundays and holidays.
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.
Haldenegg is an intermediate stop that serves tram lines 6, 7, 10 and 15 and night bus N6. The stop is split in two, with one part serving the lines that follow Weinbergstrasse and the other the lines that climb Leonhardstrasse towards the university.
ETH / Universitätsspital is named after the "Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule" and "UniversitätsSpital", which between them occupy the majority of the buildings surrounding the stop. The stop serves tram lines 6, 9 and 10 and night bus N11.
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.
Zürichbergstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves night bus N17.
Susenbergstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 5 and 6 and also serves night bus N17.
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
Bahnhofplatz/HB is situated in the square outside of Zurich Hauptbahnhof (HB) and is an interchange for tram lines 3, 6, 10, 14 and 17, bus line 31 and night buses N2 and N8.
Note: Bahnhofplatz / HB is the terminus for line 6 on Sundays and holidays. From Bahnhofplatz / HB, the tram moves to a siding until it starts its next run from Bahnhofstrasse / HB