Tram line 2 in Zürich
Tram line 2 in Zürich runs between Schlieren, Geissweid, in the neighbouring municipality of Schlieren to the north-west of Zürich, and Klusplatz in the east of the city. The route passes through the western districts of Zürich before crossing the city centre via Stauffacher, Paradeplatz and Bellevue, then continuing through Bahnhof Stadelhofen and Kreuzplatz to Klusplatz.
Starting at Schlieren, Geissweid, the line initially runs along Ringstrasse and Zürcherstrasse, passing Schlieren, Zentrum/Bahnhof and Micafil before continuing through Farbhof and along Badenerstrasse towards the centre of Zürich. The route passes Stadion Letzigrund and Albisriederplatz before crossing the River Sihl shortly after Stauffacher and continuing through the city centre to the major tram interchange at Paradeplatz. From Paradeplatz, the line runs along the lower part of Bahnhofstrasse towards Bürkliplatz, then crosses the River Limmat to Bellevue. From Bellevue, line 2 continues via Bahnhof Stadelhofen and Kreuzplatz before climbing through Englischviertelstrasse, Römerhof and Hölderlinstrasse to its eastern terminus at Klusplatz.
Below is a stop-by-stop description of the route of tram line 2 in Zürich. 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 a tram interchange where Zürich city services terminate while Limmattalbahn services continue west through the Limmat Valley into Aargau.
The stop is also served by tram line 20.
Schlieren, Zentrum/Bahnhof is a major tram and bus interchange located on Stadtplatz, with Schlieren railway station a short walk away.
The stop is also served by tram line 20 and provides connections to bus and rail services.
Schlieren, Wagonsfabrik is an intermediate tram stop named after the former Swiss Wagon and Lift Factory, which manufactured railway vehicles, trams and lifts here before closing in 1985.
The stop is also served by tram line 20.
Schlieren, Gasometerbrücke is an intermediate tram stop located directly outside the Wagi shopping and commercial complex.
The stop is also served by tram line 20.
Schlieren, Mülligen is an intermediate tram stop serving a mixed residential, industrial and commercial area near the boundary between Zürich and Schlieren.
The stop is also served by tram line 20.
Micafil is a tram and bus interchange named after an electrical-insulation manufacturer historically based in this part of Altstetten.
The stop is also served by tram line 20 and provides connections to bus services.
Farbhof is located in a residential area of Zürich and was formerly the terminus of Tram line 2. Following the extension towards Schlieren and the opening of the Limmattalbahn, it became an intermediate stop.
The stop is also served by tram line 20 and provides connections to bus services.
Bachmattstrasse is an intermediate tram stop in a residential area of Zürich.
Lindenplatz tram stop is located alongside an open paved square bordered by shops and other local businesses.
The stop provides connections to bus services.
Grimselstrasse is an intermediate tram stop in a residential area of Zürich.
Kappeli tram stop is located a short walk from the nearby bus stops.
The stop provides connections to bus services.
Freihofstrasse is an intermediate tram stop in a residential area of Zürich.
Letzigrund tram stop is named after the nearby Stadion Letzigrund. The stadium is home to football club FC Zürich and also hosts the annual Weltklasse Zürich athletics meeting and regular music concerts.
Albisriederplatz is a busy junction where several major roads meet. The tram stops are located in the centre of the junction, alongside a kiosk and ZVV customer centre.
The stop is also served by tram line 3 and provides connections to bus services.
Zypressenstrasse is an intermediate tram stop in a mainly residential area of Zürich.
The stop is also served by tram line 3.
Lochergut is an intermediate tram stop beside the high-rise residential development of the same name.
The stop is also served by tram line 3.
Kalkbreite / Bahnhof Wiedikon tram stop is located beside the distinctive buildings of the Genossenschaft Kalkbreite and is around a five-minute walk from Bahnhof Wiedikon.
The stop is also served by tram line 3 and provides connections to bus services.
Bezirksgebäude tram stop is located beside the district administration building from which it takes its name.
The stop is also served by tram line 3.
Sihlstrasse is an intermediate tram stop in central Zürich.
The stop is also served by tram line 9.
Paradeplatz is one of Zürich's best-known city-centre squares and a major hub on the tram network. The square has long been associated with Zürich's banking industry and is home to the former headquarters of Credit Suisse, which, along with the prominent UBS building next to it, now forms part of UBS's Paradeplatz campus.
The stop is also served by tram lines 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 21.
Bellevue is one of Zürich's major public transport hubs, located beside Sechseläutenplatz near the shore of Lake Zürich. The square hosts the annual Sechseläuten festival, famous for the burning of the Böögg, while Bellevue also serves as a starting and finishing point for some of Zürich's special tourist trams, including the Fondue Tram and Märlitram.
The stop is also served by tram lines 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 15 and 21 and provides connections to bus services.
Bahnhof Stadelhofen tram stop is located beside Zürich Stadelhofen railway station, providing interchange with suburban rail services. It is also the city terminus of the Forchbahn, whose S18 services share the tram tracks before continuing beyond Zürich towards Forch and Esslingen.
The stop is also served by tram lines 4, 5 and 21 and provides connections to rail services.
Englischviertelstrasse tram stop takes its name from the surrounding “English Quarter”, an area of Hottingen whose 19th-century residential development was influenced by English architectural and garden-suburb ideas.
Römerhof tram stop is located on Römerhofplatz beside the lower station of the Dolderbahn rack railway, providing a convenient connection to the line climbing towards the Dolder area.
The stop is also served by tram line 3.
Hölderlinstrasse is an intermediate tram stop in Zürich's Hottingen district.
The stop is also served by tram line 3.
Klusplatz is a tram terminus and major public transport interchange in eastern Zürich. The turning loop surrounds a central island containing a covered waiting area and kiosk.
The stop is also served by tram line 3 and provides connections to bus services.