Tram line 2 in Zürich
Tram line 2 in Zürich runs between the terminus stops of Schlieren, Geissweid, which is actually in the municipality of Schlieren to the north west of Zürich and Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen, which is on the shore of Lake Zürich, to the south east of the city. The entire journey takes about 41 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 Schlieren, Geissweid, the line initially along Ringstrasse and Zurcherstrasse, past Schlieren, Zentrum/Bahnhof and Micafill, where Zurcherstrasse becomes Badenerstrasse, The line then passes the previous terminus at Farbhof, from where the line continues along Badenerstrasse, towards the centre of the city, passing Stadion Letzigrund and Albisreiderplatz, 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.
Map of tram line 2 in Zürich
Below is a stop by stop description of the route of tram line 2 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.
Schlieren, Geissweid is the terminus for Zürich tram line 2 as well as an intermediate stop on Line 20, the Limmattalbahn light railway that runs from Bahnhof Altstetten to Killwangen, Bahnhof in the Kanton of Aargau.
Schlieren, Zentrum/Bahnhof is situated in the middle of a large square and is an interchange between tram lines 2 and 20 and bus lines 302, 307 and 317.
Schlieren, Wagonsfabrik is situated in a mixed residential and industrial/commercial area and is an intermediate stop on tram lines 2 and 20.
Schlieren, Gasometerbrücke is located outside of the Wagi shopping complex and is an intermediate stop on tram lines 2 and 20.
Schlieren, Mülligen is situated in a mixed mixed residential and industrial/commercial area and is an intermediate stop on tram lines 2 and 20.
Micafil is situated in a mainly residential area and is an interchange between tram lines 2 and 20 and bus lines 31 as well as night buses N1 and N17.
Farbhof is located in a residential area in Zurich's Kreis and was previously the terminus stop for tram Line 2. Following the extension of Tram Line 2 to Schlieren, Geissweid and the introduction of the Limmattalbahn, it is now an intermediate stop for tram lines 2 and 20. The stop is an interchange for tram lines 2 and 20, bus lines 31 and 35 as well as the night bus N2.
Bachmattstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram line 2 in a residential area.
Lindenplatz tram stop is in front of the open paved square that is surrounded on the other three sides by shops and a hotel. Lindenplatz is an interchange for tram line 2 and bus lines 35, 78 and 89, as well as night bus N13.
Grimselstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram line 2 in a residential area.
Kapelli is an interchange between tram line 2 and bus lines 83 and 89, although the bus and tram stops are a short distance apart.
Freihofstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram line 2 in a residential area.
Stadion Letzigrund is the home of football club FC Zürich, as well as the venue for the annual "Weltklasse Zürich" athletics and regular music concerts. The tran stop serves tram line 2.
Albisriederplatz is a busy roundabout where 4 major roads meet. The tram stop is in the center of the roundabout, with a kiosk and ticket office. Albisriederplatz is an interchange for tram lines 2 and 3, bus lines 33, 72 and 83 and night buses N5 and N14.
Zypressenstrasse is an intermediate stop on tram lines 2 and 3 in a mainly residential area. The line also serves the night bus N14
Lochergut is an intermediate stop on tram lines 2 and 3 next to the highrise housing estate of the same name. The line also serves the night bus N14
Although this stop has been recently renamed as Kalkbreite/Bhf. Wiedikon, it is a 5 minute or so walk away from Bahnhof Wiedikon. The stop is located next to the impressive buildings of the "Genossenschaft Kalkbreite" (Kalkbreite Cooperative). The stop serves tram lines 2 and 3, bus line 32 and night bus N14.
The Bezirksgebäude tram stop, which serves tram lines 2 and 3 and night bus N14 is situated outside the Bezirksgebäude (district building) after which it is named.
Stauffacher is one of the Zürich tram systems main hubs, serving 5 different lines. Tram lines 2, 3, 9 and 14 run along Badenerstrasse and Line 8 crosses them, running along Stauffacherstrasse.
Sihlstrasse tram stop serves tram lines 2 and 9, as well as Bus 66.
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.
Previously known as Börsenstrasse until it was renamed in December 2018, the Kantonalbank stop is located on Bahnhofstrasse and serves tram lines 2, 8, 9 and 11.
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.
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.