{"id":190,"date":"2024-06-14T18:53:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T16:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2025-04-10T10:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T08:50:26","slug":"travelling-to-basel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2025\/location\/travelling-to-basel\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling to Basel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Basel is called \u201cThe Heart of Europe\u201d for a reason. Located at the crossroad of three countries \u2013 Switzerland, France, and Germany \u2013 Basel is exceptionally accessible by various means of transportation. The city\u2019s well-connected airport, efficient Swiss, German and French train networks, and cross-border roads make it an easy destination for travellers from across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basel is a major international railroad junction at the heart of Europe, with excellent rail connections (see below) that make it easy to travel to and from neighbouring countries, including direct high speed train connections by ICE from Germany and by TGV from France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For air travellers (see below), the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is a unique international airport that serves Switzerland, France and Germany. This makes it a convenient gateway for travelers coming from various parts of the world. The airport is well-connected to major European cities and offers a wide range of flights, making it a convenient option for travellers from all corners of the globe. Basel is also serviced by Zurich airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does it take to get to Basel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From city<\/th>Rail<\/th>Road<\/th>Air<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Amsterdam<\/td>6 hrs 45<\/td>7 hrs<\/td>1 hr 20<\/td><\/tr>
Barcelona<\/td>9 hrs 15<\/td>9 hrs 20<\/td>1 hr 50<\/td><\/tr>
Berlin<\/td>7 hrs 10<\/td>8 hrs<\/td>1 hr 30<\/td><\/tr>
Bern<\/td>1 hr<\/td>1 hr 10<\/td>No direct flight<\/td><\/tr>
Brussels<\/td>6 hrs<\/td>5 hrs 30<\/td>1 hr 10<\/td><\/tr>
Copenhagen<\/td>12 hrs 50<\/td>11 hrs 40<\/td>1 hr 50<\/td><\/tr>
Frankfurt<\/td>2 hrs 45<\/td>3 hrs<\/td>1 hr 10<\/td><\/tr>
Geneva<\/td>2 hrs 45<\/td>2 hrs 40<\/td>No direct flight<\/td><\/tr>
London<\/td>8 hrs 00<\/td>9 hrs 20<\/td>1 hr 30<\/td><\/tr>
Madrid<\/td>13 hrs 30<\/td>14 hrs 30<\/td>2 hrs 20<\/td><\/tr>
Milan<\/td>4 hrs<\/td>4 hrs<\/td>No direct flight<\/td><\/tr>
Munich<\/td>5 hrs 30<\/td>4 hrs 10<\/td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr>
Paris<\/td>3 hrs<\/td>5 hrs 10<\/td>1 hr 10<\/td><\/tr>
Rome<\/td>8 hrs<\/td>9 hrs<\/td>1 hr 30<\/td><\/tr>
Stockholm<\/td>21 hrs<\/td>19 hrs<\/td>2 hrs 50<\/td><\/tr>
Vienna<\/td>10 hrs<\/td>8 hrs 15<\/td>1 hr 40<\/td><\/tr>
Zurich<\/td>55 min<\/td>1 hrs<\/td>No direct flight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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A true favourite for sustainable transport, the main SBB station 20 minutes walk from the venue. Furthermore, the ICE trains from Germany also stop at Basel Bad Bahnhof<\/strong>, close to the Congress Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)<\/strong><\/a> network connects Basel with major European cities like Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, and Zurich, making it a convenient destination for international travellers. The Basel SBB railway station, located in the heart of the city, is a bustling transportation hub with frequent train services that provide a seamless and efficient way to explore the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n