Getting around in Basel

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Once you arrive in Basel, the city’s excellent public transportation system, including trams and buses, makes it easy to get around and explore all that the city has to offer. The well-connected transportation options make Basel a perfect base for exploring not only the city itself, but also the surrounding region, including the picturesque Black Forest in Germany and the scenic Alsace region in France.

With its strategic location and excellent transportation infrastructure, Basel is a city that welcomes visitors from near and far with open arms, making it a truly accessible and inviting destination for travelers seeking to experience the cultural richness and cosmopolitan spirit of this European gem.

You are sure to enjoy the fact that nothing is far away in our city. Here, you can find out more about getting from A to B in Basel – whether on foot, by tram or bus, or with a taxi. 

BaselCard

Free public transport and up to 50% discount on many touristic attractions and museum tickets.

The BaselCard is offered as a free bonus with every booking at a Basel hotel, hostel, bed and breakfast or apartment. You will receive your personal guest card when you check in, and you can also load it on your smartphone as a web app. 

The BaselCard app works mostly offline and offers the same free services and discounts. In its electronic version, the guest card also features an interactive city map. www.basel.com/en/baselcard

From the Main Station (Basel SBB/Bâle SNCF) to the Congress Center

From Basel Badischer Bahnhof to the Congress Center

ICE trains from Germany also stop at Basel Bad Station, close to the Congress Center.

From the Airport

It takes only 1 line and 19 minutes to reach the main SBB Station!