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Overview

Basel, the Swiss capital of art and culture

Basel, known as Switzerland’s capital of art and culture, is located in the heart of Europe, just south of Germany and next to the Alsace region in France. It can be the perfect base to visit three European countries in one go.

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The excellent public transport ensures that inhabitants and visitors alike can move quickly and comfortably around the city and even across the border into the neighbouring countries of France and Germany. The pocket-sized metropolis offers about 40 museums, classical patrician houses and medieval churches side by side with modern buildings designed by major international architects such as Herzog & de Meuron or Renzo Piano.

The Barfuesserplatz is one of the best places to eat in Basel.

The medley of sophisticated shops in Basel is sure to keep you occupied. Seize the opportunity to buy a Swiss Rolex or Victorinox knife in Freie Strasse.

Basel Tourism
Stadt-Casino, Barfusserplatz Steinenberg, 14 CH 4010 Basel
Tel: +41 (0)6 12 68 68 68

The city’s tourist office has a helpful personnel, insider information and tips as well as handy maps and brochures. The city’s tourist office also arranges tours and excursions and is a focal point for local accommodation.

Getting to and from Basel

To Basel

From Paris	03:07
From Amsterdam	06:43
From Milan	04:04
From Frankfurt	02:54
From Berlin	07:25
From Brussels	06:33
From Munich	06:49
From Zurich	00:53
From Prague	13:15
From Geneva	02:35
From Lyon	03:33
From Interlaken	01:54
From Marseille	05:18
From Lucerne	01:01
From Cologne	03:52
From Copenhagen	15:44
From Bern	00:55
From Dijon	01:25
From Luxembourg	03:27
From Hamburg	06:30
From Dusseldorf	04:13
From Lausanne	02:08
From Dresden	08:32
From Strasbourg	01:18
From Freiburg	00:40
From Hanover	05:13
From Mannheim	02:09
From Bonn	04:21
From Mulhouse	00:21
From Karlsruhe	01:44
From Utrecht	09:47
From Saverne	01:52
From Grenchen	00:53
From Offenburg	01:13
From Selestat	00:57
From Sursee	00:54
From Fulda	04:13
From Kassel	04:16
From Dortmund	05:10
From Arnhem	05:40
From Colmar	00:45
From Namur	05:26
From Lugano	03:43
From Brugg	00:42
From Zofingen	00:41
From Delemont	00:30
From Frick	00:27
From Olten	00:24
From Leipzig	09:19
From Koblenz	03:47
From Siegburg	03:36
From Yverdon	01:46
From Chur	02:19
From Schwyz	01:57
From Sargans	01:59
From Brunnen	02:01
From Visp	02:01
From Bruchsal	02:07
From Brig	02:09
From Landquart	02:09
From Rheinfelden	00:13
From Nyon	02:26
From Thun	01:25
From Arth Goldau	01:41
From Metz	02:45
From Spiez	01:35
From Nancy	02:54
From Thionville	03:06
From Baden Baden	01:28
From Stresa	03:08
From Bellinzona	03:19
From Neuchatel (loc)	01:26
From Liestal	00:09
From Belfort-montbeliard Tgv	00:43

From Basel

To Liestal	00:16
To Rheinfelden	00:18
To Mulhouse	00:32
To Olten	00:39
To Freiburg	00:45
To Frick	00:46
To Delemont	00:46
To Lucerne	01:01
To Zurich	01:05
To Bern	01:14
To Brugg	01:27
To Thun	01:28
To Neuchatel (loc)	01:32
To Spiez	01:38
To Arth Goldau	01:40
To Zofingen	01:41
To Bad Krozingen	01:44
To Baden Baden	01:54
To Sargans	01:59
To Visp	02:00
To Sursee	02:00
To Bad Sackingen	02:08
To Schwyz	02:08
To Lausanne	02:12
To Grenchen	02:15
To Zug	02:19
To Landquart	02:25
To Biel	02:25
To Bruchsal	02:30
To Brig	02:30
To Dijon	02:36
To Geneva	02:43
To Strasbourg	02:51
To Interlaken	02:57
To Stresa	03:07
To Colmar	03:26
To Morges	03:30
To Offenburg	03:31
To Besançon	03:37
To St Gallen	03:38
To Selestat	03:42
To Lugano	03:43
To Nyon	03:44
To Montreux	03:47
To Bellinzona	03:49
To Milan	04:04
To Chur	04:10
To Goeppingen	04:11
To Saverne	04:24
To Karlsruhe	04:25
To Fulda	04:43
To Paris	04:47
To Nancy	04:55
To Metz	05:13
To Stuttgart	05:16
To Mannheim	05:19
To Thionville	05:19
To Kassel	05:22
To Lyon	05:30
To Luxembourg	05:42
To Frankfurt	05:53
To Engelberg	05:54
To St Moritz	05:57
To Ilanz	06:13
To Koblenz	06:33
To Brussels	06:35
To Dusseldorf	07:18
To Cologne	07:22
To Venice	07:39
To Munich	07:49
To Mainz	08:33
To Hanover	09:12
To Leipzig	09:23
To Nuremberg	09:46
To Berlin	10:06
To Utrecht	10:15
To Dortmund	10:35
To Hamburg	10:38
To Amsterdam	10:43
To Vienna	11:00
To Marseille	11:53
To Prague	13:18
To Dresden	13:46
To Copenhagen	16:28

Train station(s)

Trains are a convenient way of reaching many towns and cities throughout Europe. The majority of cities in Europe have a minimum of one train station, while larger, more populated cities have two or more stations. Train stations, in general, are located in the heart of the city. Review the map below to get an idea of where the train station(s) in Basel can be found.

1) Basel Sbb

2) Basel Sb

3) Basel Bad Bf

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Europe traveler | Slavko k. | 2014/07/07
"Had great trip from Paris to Basel in Switzerland the staff on the train were great and understanding we made one more trip later from Interlaken Swiss to Fussen in Germany and back to Zurich no problems P.S. Extra large lugage is not recomendet travel light and you be happy "
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Relatively easy travel | Gail t. | 2014/07/01
"As first time travellers in Europe, our travel from Paris to Basel on the TGV was very relaxing once we had found our way around Gare Lyon station and located our platform. It's disconcerting not to know which platform your train is leaving from until 10 minutes before departure. Perhaps it would be a good idea to issue travel information that at least indicates which hall the train departs from and how to identify the departure platform. "
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Trip end | Paul r. | 2014/04/29
"Good trip on time and much appreciated to book in advance to meet our scheduled holiday at the end of a Rhine river Cruise "
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Family from Paris to Engelberg | Gary s. | 2014/02/25
"We travelled as a family of 2 adults and two teenagers from Paris to Engelberg, Switzerland, 11 Feb 2014. The 6 hour trip involved changes of trains in Basel, then Lucerne before arriving in Engelberg, late afternoon. It involved firstly the TGV Lyria then two Intercities trains. We didn't have seat reservations for the final train from Lucerne to Engelberg as they ran every hour. We only had 5 minutes connection times there, however still managed to run and get on the very next train. The TGV Lyria was even better than our Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris earlier. Comfortable and spacious in 2 Class. Diner wagon good with friendly staff. Also Australian Rail Europe staff quick to reply with initial queries. Great. "
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1st class on ICE | Craig h. | 2013/12/30
"Seats were good, convenience great, scenery good, limited baggage storage in 1st Class, we were traveling for 4 weeks so a family of 4 with 4 big bags need some storage space. ICE is very poor in this area for 1st class tickets, more storage in 2nd class (and much much better on TGV). "
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Another super european trip | Duncan y. | 2013/12/09
"I love travelling by train in europe - so easy and reliable. The trains are clean, efficient, and come on time. "
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First journey by train | Safia b. | 2013/11/02
"Loved the journey, once we boarded the train. Interesting and relaxing . Food served 'plane' style was a pleasant surprise. "
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lucky to catch train | Robert h. | 2013/10/28
"After nearly missing this train due to inept Paris taxi service, this was a welcome relief. The tickets that we had printed out from home, did not have a clear carriage number, which meant that we were in the wrong carriage and had to drag our 4 suitcase through 2 carriages to get to the right one. Once in there, it was a very comfortable and enjoyable trip and quite fast. "
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Lyria - Paris to Basel | Raymund Chee Wai w. | 2013/10/27
"We travelled by train throughout our recent holidays in Europe and can say that it is a rather relaxing way to travel. Not waiting at airports, more leg room than in a plane, etc. Some trains were more comfortable then others. Our journey on the Lyria from Paris to Basel was one of the more notable ones and was the one where the meal served was better than the other trains we took. "
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LAte or non existent trains | Janelle h. | 2013/10/21
"Train from Lucerne did not arrive so we had to get to basil on alternative route. Station staff were unaware of viable alternatives. Lucky we found a very nice Swiss gentleman who helped us to suburban route unfortunately we had to stand "
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