Public transportation in Basel

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Armand ViP

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ArmandViP30 August 2011 14:06:44

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Hi all,

What do you think about the means of transportation in Basel ?

Is the network of means of transportation well developed?
What modes of transport are available?

Do you use them?

How much is a fare?

Are they relatively safe?

What is the mean of transportation you use the most in Basel?

Thanks in advance for participating!

Ryllaar Member

Member since 22 February 2011

RyllaarMember13 September 2011 17:29:50

Love it.聽 Have a car but don't need it - it is a luxury here.聽 Our kids travel all around on their own - great for their independence and great for us as lazy parents!

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP14 September 2011 09:21:02

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Hi Ryllaa!

Thanks a lot for your help

Armand

Twan Contributor

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TwanContributor16 September 2011 08:33:53

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As the rest of Switzerland, Basel has excellent public transport. The network is dense, and buses, trams and trains run at high frequencies. Though single and return tickets are relatively expensive (as anywhere in Switzerland - a half fare card is usually worth its price after only a few journeys), Basel has some good deals on season tickets: for 700 CHF per year (or 70 CHF per month) you have a "U-Abo", which entitles you for unlimited use of public transport in the "Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz" - which covers both the half cantons Basel Land and Basel Stadt. Check out the details at

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