Directions – How to find us
On a hill overlooking the city of Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital offers spectacular views across the lake to the Alps. Our hospital can be reached quickly and easily from the city centre and the airport by car or using public transport.
Contact
Balgrist University Hospital
Forchstrasse 340
8008 Zürich
By car
Parking for outpatients and visitors is possible outside the hospital and in the underground garage. Please note that the number of spaces is very limited. You have to purchase your parking time from the machines. We encourage you to take public transport for your arrival whenever possible.
By public transport
Balgrist University Hospital has excellent links to public transport and can be reached quickly. From Zurich main station, take tram No. 11 in the direction of Rehalp and alight at the "Balgrist" tram stop (journey time approx. 20 minutes). From Stadelhofen station, take the Forch light railway S18 in the direction of Esslingen or tram No. 11 towards Rehalp and alight at the "Balgrist" tram stop (journey time approx. 10 minutes). You can also reach Balgrist in a very short time by bus line 99 from Zollikon station or by the extended line 77.
Hospital shuttle (for patients only)
The hospital shuttle runs Monday to Friday, between 7.40 am and 4.30 pm, from the taxi rank at Stadelhofen station to Balgrist University Hospital. Tickets for the journey are enclosed with the offer for your stay, or you can download them here. Due to the construction work on Forchstrasse, delays and irregular departure times are currently to be expected.
Construction work on Forchstrasse
Please note: Construction work on Forchstrasse between Kreuzplatz and Hegibachplatz will begin as of February 12, 2024. These roadworks will affect both public transport and private motorized traffic. Replacement buses will be running while the streetcar and Forchbahn (S18) are out of service. Please allow for a longer journey time.
More information (in German) on the City of Zurich website.
Address
By public transport
- From Zurich main station, take a number 11 tram in the direction of Rehalp and alight at the Balgrist tram stop.
- From Stadelhofen station, take the S18 Forchbahn towards Esslingen or a number 11 tram in the direction of Rehalp and alight at the Balgrist tram stop.
- From Zollikon train station with bus line 99 to "Balgrist" stop
- From Im Walder with bus line 77 to the "Balgrist" stop
By car
- Parking is available at the hospital for outpatients and visitors but the number of spaces is very limited. You have to purchase your parking time from the machines. We encourage you to take public transport for your arrival.