Switzerland
Horgen → Meilen
The Zürichsee-Fähre crosses Lake Zurich between Horgen on the west shore and Meilen on the east shore in 10 minutes, carrying cars, lorries, bicycles and foot passengers. It saves the long drive round the lake, which is about 28 km long but never more than 4 km wide.
Horgen to Meilen ferry at a glance
The ferry from Horgen to Meilen takes 10 min across the Lake Zurich, operated by Zürichsee-Fähre Horgen-Meilen. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: every 7–15 minutes, about 100 sailings each weekday.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-03.
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Return crossing: Meilen to Horgen
Zürichsee-Fähre Horgen-Meilen also sails Meilen to Horgen, taking 10 min. From Meilen the first weekday ferry leaves at 06:15 and the last at 22:00 (Sundays 07:15–22:00), also taking 10 minutes.
Horgen to Meilen ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Weekdays: 101 sailings from Horgen, 06:00 to 21:45, every 7–8 minutes at peaks (06:30–08:30 and 15:30–19:00), every 10 minutes through the day and every 15–30 minutes in the evening. Saturdays 79 sailings (06:00–21:45); Sundays 75 (07:00–21:45).
October 2026 timetable; the ferry runs every day of the year.
Published departure times
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 08:30
- 12:00
- 17:00
- 20:00
- 21:45
Return: From Meilen the first weekday ferry leaves at 06:15 and the last at 22:00 (Sundays 07:15–22:00), also taking 10 minutes.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Zürichsee-Fähre Horgen-Meilen timetable →Source: Swiss national timetable (Zürichsee-Fähre Horgen-Meilen). Verified 2026-10-03.
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Interactive sea passage between Horgen and Meilen
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Zürichsee-Fähre Horgen-Meilen | 10 min | Car ferries (including the Meilen, launched 1979) |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
2 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- The ferry quays are called Horgen Autoquai and Meilen Autoquai in the Swiss timetable; both towns have S-Bahn stations a short walk away
- The car ferry has run since the 1930s: the Zürichsee-Fähre Horgen-Meilen company was founded in 1932