City in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Getting around Basel
How to get around Basel
Trams and buses cover the city well; most sights are walkable. Visitors staying in hotels or hostels get the Basel Mobility Ticket for free public transport.
Ways to get around Basel
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram and bus (BVB) | CHF 2.30–4.20 per ride | Buy in the BLT or SBB app; free with Basel Mobility Ticket for overnight guests |
| Rhine ferries (Fähri) | About CHF 2 | Four cable ferries cross the river; quiet and scenic |
| SBB and regional trains | Varies | Fast links to Zurich, Bern, Freiburg and Strasbourg |
Ride-hailing apps in Basel
A 5 km ride costs about CHF25–40 ($30–48).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works in the city and at the airport |
- Taxis are metered and expensive; trams and the free guest ticket cover most trips. Book by phone or app.
Arriving in Basel
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
Bus 50 to Basel SBB in about 20 min, CHF 4.60 or free with the airport ticket; taxi CHF 40–60.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences valid 12 months; IDP needed unless in German, French, Italian or English. Motorway vignette CHF 40.
- Onward travel in Switzerland: Trains run on time and reach nearly every valley, with connecting buses, boats and cable cars. Fares are high; the Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card cuts costs.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Basel?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Basel?
Trams and buses cover the city well; most sights are walkable. Visitors staying in hotels or hostels get the Basel Mobility Ticket for free public transport.
How do I get from the airport to Basel?
Bus 50 to Basel SBB in about 20 min, CHF 4.60 or free with the airport ticket; taxi CHF 40–60.
Is Basel walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- SBB Swiss Federal Railways
- SBB rail passes for visitors
- Basel Tourism
- BVB Basel Public Transport
- EuroAirport
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