Basel is located at the heart of Europe, on both sides of the Rhine. The site of the city is girdled by the Jura, the Vosges and the Black Forest. Basel has three rail stations and is an important European motorway junction. The international airport, the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse Freiburg, is 10 minutes away from downtown. Those who prefer to travel by boat berth close to the city centre at the Elsässerrheinweg.

	The city (Swiss/French railway station) is to be reached within 15 mins by bus no. 50 which runs four times an hour. More information available at the airport Phone 061 325 31 11, or on the pages of the EuroAirport.

	Speed limits in built-up areas: 50 km/h outside built-up areas: 80 km/h motorways: 120 km/h Charges Sticker Fr. 40.- for one calendar year of unlimited driving on all Swiss motorways. Available from all customs posts, post offices, filling stations, garages, road traffic offices and Basel Tourismus. Fuel prices Approx. CHF 1.30 - 1.40 per litre

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	Frequent, modern trains link the three Basel stations with places in Switzerland and all parts of Europe. For information on the best connections click here: Fahrplan der SBB, SNCF, DB and information on the CityNightLine Hoteltrain. Public transport in Basel and surrounding area Buses and trams run every 6 or 7.5 minutes during the day, and every 15 minutes in the late evening. Tickets must be bought at the machines before starting a journey. Children and holders of half-fare passes pay half the normal fare. Day tickets cost CHF 8.00, three-day tickets CHF 22.00 (no reduction for holders of half-fare passes).

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	City map Timetable of the public transport Baselland Transport AG Free parkings dontown

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