Stäfa railway station (German: Bahnhof Stäfa) is a railway stop in the municipality of Stäfa, located in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. The station lies on the Lake Zürich right‑bank line (Zürich–Rapperswil) and is owned and operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).
Location
- Municipality: Stäfa, district of Meilen, canton of Zürich.
- Coordinates: approximately 47°13′N 8°48′E.
- The station is situated near the western edge of the town, providing access to local residential and commercial areas.
Rail services
- Zürich S-Bahn: Served principally by line S7, which provides half‑hourly connections between Zürich Hauptbahnhof and Rapperswil.
- Night services: On weekends, the nighttime S7 (SN7) operates, offering hourly service throughout the night.
- No long‑distance or InterCity services stop at Stäfa; the station functions primarily as a commuter stop.
Facilities
- Two side platforms serving the two main tracks of the line.
- Shelter and seating on each platform.
- Ticket vending machines and a small waiting area.
- Accessibility features include ramps to the platforms, complying with Swiss standards for barrier‑free travel.
- Bicycle parking and a limited number of car parking spaces are available nearby.
History
- The station opened in 1875 concurrent with the inauguration of the Lake Zürich right‑bank railway line, which linked Zürich with Rapperswil along the eastern shore of the lake.
- The original 19th‑century station building was replaced during a modernization program in the late 20th century, resulting in the current functional platforms and passenger amenities.
Connections
- Local bus routes operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Zürichsee und Oberland (VZO) connect the station with surrounding villages and the town centre of Stäfa.
- The station is integrated into the ZVV (Zürich public transport) tariff zone 153, allowing seamless ticketing across rail, bus, and ferry services in the region.
Operational notes
- As a stop on the S7 line, Stäfa railway station experiences moderate passenger volumes, primarily comprising commuters traveling to Zürich and students attending institutions along the route.
- Service reliability is maintained by SBB’s regular timetable updates and infrastructure maintenance programs.
Overall, Stäfa railway station functions as a local commuter hub within the Zürich S-Bahn network, facilitating regional mobility for residents of Stäfa and neighboring communities.
