Getting Around Basel
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Basel Airport information
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiberg (BSL)
Approximate taxi fare: CHF 44
Located within a 15-minute drive of the center of Basel, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport actually sits on French soil, but is jointly
operated by France and Switzerland. Basel Airport operates 690 weekly scheduled flights, with a scheduled flight network of more than 90 airports in
30 countries. Airport amenities include a variety of shops, restaurants, and such passenger services as Wi-Fi access.
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Approximate taxi fare: CHF 44
Located within a 15-minute drive of the center of Basel, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport actually sits on French soil, but is jointly
operated by France and Switzerland. Basel Airport operates 690 weekly scheduled flights, with a scheduled flight network of more than 90 airports in
30 countries. Airport amenities include a variety of shops, restaurants, and such passenger services as Wi-Fi access.
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Basel Train information
Train Travel
As a major travel hub, Basel is home to three mainline train stations, which offer connections to Swiss cities and major European destinations,
including direct transfer to Zurich Airport. The Swiss Railway station (SBB), the French Railway station (SNCF), and the Badischer Bahnhof, operated
by German Railway (DB), are all located in the heart of Basel. Trains from France arrive at SNCF, while trains from Germany arrive at either SBB or
the Badischer Bahnhof. Fares are determined by destination and route.
As a major travel hub, Basel is home to three mainline train stations, which offer connections to Swiss cities and major European destinations,
including direct transfer to Zurich Airport. The Swiss Railway station (SBB), the French Railway station (SNCF), and the Badischer Bahnhof, operated
by German Railway (DB), are all located in the heart of Basel. Trains from France arrive at SNCF, while trains from Germany arrive at either SBB or
the Badischer Bahnhof. Fares are determined by destination and route.
Basel Ground information
Public Bus and Tram Service
Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB) operates public bus and tram service throughout Basel. BVB's system consists of nine tram routes and 13 bus routes.
Fares are determined by zone. Those with a Mobility Ticket travel free within zones 10, 11, 13 and 15.
Mobility Ticket
All guests staying in Basel hotels receive the Mobility Ticket, which ensures free public transportation travel within Basel for the duration of the stay,
at a maximum of 30 days. On the day of arrival, the hotel reservation confirmation guarantees a free public transfer by public transport from the
station or from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg to the hotel.
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Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB) operates public bus and tram service throughout Basel. BVB's system consists of nine tram routes and 13 bus routes.
Fares are determined by zone. Those with a Mobility Ticket travel free within zones 10, 11, 13 and 15.
Mobility Ticket
All guests staying in Basel hotels receive the Mobility Ticket, which ensures free public transportation travel within Basel for the duration of the stay,
at a maximum of 30 days. On the day of arrival, the hotel reservation confirmation guarantees a free public transfer by public transport from the
station or from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg to the hotel.
Rental Cars ...