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To travel around Basel by bus and tram, you must purchase tickets based on your departure and destination zones.
Basel and the surrounding area are divided into zones. Unless you need to travel medium to long distances, you can use tickets for a single zone.
BASEL PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKETS
A single-zone ticket costs 4.20CHF (4.50€) for adults and 2.90CHF (3€) reduced for children under 16. Valid for travel within a single zone within 60 minutes of validation. Basel city center and surrounding areas are all included in Zone 10, so you only need to purchase tickets for a single zone.
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The Short Trip Ticket is valid for travel within the same zone for a maximum of 4 stops within 30 minutes of validation. It costs 2.60CHF per adult and 2CHF reduced.
The price of a single ticket for multiple zones ranges from a minimum of 5.10CHF (2 zones) to a maximum of 16CHF (8 zones) per adult. To travel from the airport to the city center (and vice versa), you must purchase a single ticket for 3 zones at a cost of 6.60CHF per adult and 4.20CHF reduced
The Multi-use Ticket is a sort of booklet of 6 individual tickets, which allows you to save 20% on each journey. The price ranges from a minimum of 20.50CHF for 1 zone to a maximum of 80CHF for 8 zones. The short-distance pass costs 12.40CHF per adult and 9.70CHF reduced
BASEL PUBLIC TRANSPORT PASSES
Public transport passes are ideal for those who travel frequently. They are available in different types depending on your needs.
The Basel Day Ticket is a convenient ticket valid for a whole day, from 5:00 a.m. It allows unlimited travel on all public transport in zones 10, 11, 13, and 15, including EuroAirport. It costs 10.70CHF per adult and 7.50CHF reduced.
The TNW Day Ticket, on the other hand, allows unlimited travel in all TNW zones. It is available in three different sizes. The 1-day pass costs 20.20 CHF (adult) and 13.10 CHF (reduced). The 2-day pass costs 29.10 CHF and 19.60 CHF (reduced). Finally, the 3-day pass costs 48.60 CHF (adult) and 32.60 CHF (reduced).
WHERE TO BUY BASEL PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKETS
All tickets can be purchased at ticket machines and from retailers displaying the TNW logo.
Don’t forget to validate your ticket before traveling; otherwise, you will be fined up to 100 CHF. Checks are frequent.
It’s very convenient to purchase tickets through the apps BVB and BLT, available for iOS and Android. You can purchase both Basel public transport tickets and passes, as well as triregio tickets for cross-border travel between TNW and RVL.
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