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Transportation to Basel/Mulhouse Airport from the City Center

If you want to benefit from public transportation, the most practical way to reach the airport is to get to the city center, where you can change the means of transportation. You can take advantage of bus, tram or train lines to reach the city center, also known as SBB Railway Station, from wherever you are. It is also very easy to get to the airport by your car. It is also a very comfortable option to go to the airport by rental car or taxi.

Bus

Once you arrive at SBB Railway Station by any means of public transportation from where you are, you can benefit from transfer option and get on the bus number 50 to reach the airport in a short time.

Tramway

The most preferred public transportation option is tramway in Basel. The tram, which is available almost everywhere in the city, is often supported by transfer buses. You can take advantage of the tramways that depart every 10-15 minutes during the day.

The tram is an important means of transport to reach the airport. Especially if you are far from the city center, there are many alternatives that allow you to reach SBB Railway Station by tramway. For example, if you are planning to go to the airport from the 11th district, you can arrive at SBB Railway Station by tram lines 10 or 17 and take a bus there to the airport.

You can reach Barfüsserplatz and Marktplatz, the central stations of tramway lines, by choosing from any tram line from anywhere in the city. These two stations, which are just a few stops away from the SBB Railway Station, are also located at a point that connects each tramway line to each other.

In addition, if you take the tram line 1 departing from Voltaplatz and get off the tram at Kannenfeldplatz district, you can also get to the bus number 50 without going to the SBB Railway Station. Route of the tramway lines are as the follows: tram line 1 runs between Dreirosenbrücke and SBB Railway Station; tram line 2 runs between Binningen and Eglisee; tram line 3 runs between Burgfielden Grenze and Birsfelden Hard; tram line 6 runs between Allschwill and Riehen Grenze; tram line 8 runs between Neuweilerstrasse and Kleinhüningen; tram line 10 runs between Rodersdorf and Dornach; tram line 11 runs between St-Louis Grenze and Aesch; tram line 14 runs between Dreirosenbrücke and Pratteln; and tram line 15 runs between Messeplatz and Bruderholz. As additional tramway lines, the tram line 1 runs between SBB Railway Station and Badischer Train Station; the tram line 2 runs between Eglisee and Riehen Dorf; the tram line 17 runs between Schifflande/Wiesenplatz and Ettingen, the tram line E11 runs between Reinach Süd and Theater; and the tram line 21 runs between St. Johann Train Station and Badischer Train Station.

Train

Basel Badischer Train Station, SBB Railway Station, St. Johann Train Station, Pratteln Train Station, Aesch Train Station, Dornach Train Station and Muttenz Train Station are the major railway stations of Basel.

Basel train station connects three countries, just like Euro Airport does. Swiss Federal Railways (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, SBB), German Railways (Deutschebahn, DB) and French National Railways (Société nationale des chemins de fer français, SNCF) are the major three companies that provide railway transportation in Basel.

You can travel to the SBB Railway Station if you are coming from the neighboring Swiss cities like Liestal, Sissach, Rheinfelden, and Waldshut; from Mullhouse, St. Louis, and Village-Neuf Hunninge parts of France; or from Freiburg, Kandern, Lörrach and Inzlingen regions of Germany.

Train network in Basel is not so wide as tram and bus networks. The railways surrounding the city center also provides transportation service to the opposite bank of the Rhine River and in the vicinity of the 15th region. You can arrive at SBB Railway Station by taking the train from these areas and take the bus number 50 by taking the advantage of transfer option to reach the airport.

Taxi

You can also benefit from the option of traveling to the airport by taxi that you can get from the taxi stands in almost every part of the city.

Rent a car

It is possible to reach the airport more freely and comfortably by renting a car from the car rental offices you can find in the city center or by online booking option. You can get to the airport in approximately five minutes from the central districts of Basel by enjoying the drive.

Transportation to Basel Airport from Other Cities

Mulhouse

You can get to the airport from Mulhouse in quite a short time by renting a car or taking a taxi, as well as you can prefer the 11th airport shuttle service departing from St. Louis Train Station that you can reach by public transportation options.

Freiburg

Taking a taxi is not a very practical and affordable option for transportation to Euro Airport, which is located at a distance from Freiburg. However, you can rent a car for a fast and comfortable journey. If you prefer public transportation option, you can reach the airport by taking the advantage of the frequent Airport Bus services or the shuttles provided by the Südbadenbus Company.

Airport Information

Euro Airport was used by some 6.52 million passengers in 2014. More than twenty-five airline companies at the airport provide flight services to 70 to 100 airports in nearly 30 countries depending on the season. Euro Airport, which is actually based in French territory, also validates the laws issued by the Swiss authorities.

The airport consists of a single four-storey terminal building including the basement and ground floors. There is a parking area in the basement, an arriving passenger section on the ground floor, a check-in section on the third floor and the departing passenger section on the top floor. Within the terminal, you can find the ATMs of various banks and money exchange offices, as well as you can benefit from Wi-Fi service for a fee. There are several duty-free shops in the international departing passenger section, while only one duty-free shop serves the passengers in the international arriving passenger section.

In addition to spending time at the airport by shopping at the duty-free stores at the airport, the passengers can also enjoy their time in the restaurant inside the terminal building. The airport, which has 10 conference halls with a 90-seat capacity, also has advanced accessibility systems for the disabled passengers move easily within the terminal. If you have any question, you can get information at the information desk in the Swiss section of the airport.

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2017

Transportation to Frankfurt City Center from Airport

Frankfurt Airport

Located 12 km southwest of the city center, Frankfurt Airport is a major international airport serving the city of Frankfurt, Germany. You can get to the city center from Frankfurt Airport by train, bus, taxi and rental car.

Train

The commuter rail line runs directly from Frankfurt Airport to the city center, making it a quick and easy transportation alternative. The S-Bahn commuter rail line operates directly from the Frankfurt Airport Station in Terminal 1 to the Frankfurt Central Station in the city center. S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 provide transportation to Frankfurt Central Station from the airport. The total trip takes about 10 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes during peak hours. 

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative you can use to get to the city center from the airport. There are many different bus lines and routes that provide direct transportation to the city. Buses are a convenient and reliable method of transportation to get to the city. There are bus stops located at both terminals.

Taxi

Another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from both terminals. The trip from the airport to the city center by taxi takes about 30 minutes. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Rhein Main Afb Airport

As there are no scheduled flights from Frankfurt Rhein Afb Airport, you can get to the city from Frankfurt am Main International Airport, which is 15 kilometers away from the former. To get to the Frankfurt’s city centre, one of Germany’s major cities of commerce, art and culture, you can use public transportation vehicles such as shuttles, public buses, trains or ride your bicycle if you have one.

Bus

You can take buses to travel between the terminals at Frankfurt International Airport. These bus rides take about 10 minutes and enables passengers to travel between terminals easily.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels located in the city centre such as ACHAT Hotel, Best Western Amedia Frankfurt Airport, Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport, Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport North, InterCityHotel Frankfurt Airport, Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach, NH Hotel Frankfurt Airport West, NH Frankfurt Niederrad, Ramada Frankfurt Messe and Ramada Niedernhausen Micador provide free or low priced shuttle services from Frankfurt International Airport. These shuttles are one of the most economic ways to travel for this route.

Airport Shuttles

You can also use the airport shuttles services, provided by private companies, which directly transport passengers to the many locations at city centre from the airport. To use the airport shuttle services, you must make a reservation by phone or on the internet before your arrival. If you give your flight information to the shuttle staff, shuttle driver will wait for you at a close location to the terminal you will be landing on and take you directly to your destination in the city centre. Traveling by airport shuttles does not usually take too much time, but in order not to be late to your destination you should consider the traffic jam which occurs occasionally. You can make reservation for the airport shuttles by yourself or through travel agencies.

Carsharing

Carsharing is also a low priced and comfortable way to travel to city centre from Frankfurt International Airport. You can take an available shared-use car by going to the carsharing location in P29 parking lot, just outside the Terminal 1. You can use the carsharing services at a cheaper price by registering to system in advance.

Rent-a-car

You can easily rent a car by going to many international rent-a-car company offices at the airport. To use the rent-a-car services in Frankfurt International Airport, you must first make sure that you have your valid driver licence and other  travel papers which may be required complete. You can contact the rent-a-car offices in the airport by phone or e-mail to get information about the papers required for the car rental, procedure and any other matters you would like to know about. By renting a car from an office at the same terminal where your flight is, you can directly get aboard without needing to transfer between the terminals.

Taxi

You can find a taxi in front of each of the Frankfurt International Airport’s terminals any time of the day. In Frankfurt, like in many other cities, taxis are one of the easiest and most comfortable ways to travel to city centre from the airport. Taxis in front of the terminals accept credit cards as well, but do not forget that you need a credit card available for foreign use. There are also large taxis that can carry up to seven passengers together at the airport. Traveling from airport to the city center takes about 20 – 30 minutes, depending on the traffic. Taxi fares may differ depending on the distance and the traffic situation but you can form an opinion about the average fare you need to pay by talking to the taxi driver in advance.

Train

You can travel directly to the locations like Frankfurt city centre, Hanau, Mainz, Aschaffenburg or Wiesbaden from the airport thanks to the train station which is connected directly to these cities. One of the biggest pros of traveling by train is it is cheaper than many other alternatives such as taxi or rent-a-car. Although traveling by train takes longer than taxis or rent-a-cars, espcially when there is no traffic, but it still saves time in case of a traffic jam. By taking the trains running on various routes such as S8, 21, S9, 55 or 75, you can travel to Frankfurt city centre or many other locations in Germany directly.  You can travel at a cheaper price by making a reservation through Rail & Fly service.

Last Updated: 11 May 2017

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Which airports can I use for Basel/Mulhouse-Frankfurt flights?

For Basel/Mulhouse-Frankfurt flights, you can use Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport, Basel SBB station Railway Station, Basel Badischer Railway Station as departure airport, and Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Hahn Airport, Neu-Isenburg Airport, Rhein Main Afb Airport, Frankfurt (Main) Railway Station for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Basel/Mulhouse-Frankfurt and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Basel/Mulhouse-Frankfurt is 292 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 50 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Basel/Mulhouse-Frankfurt flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Basel/Mulhouse-Frankfurt flights is Monday.