Vehicle fleet
The BVB has a modern vehicle fleet which meets the current demands of a regular passenger service. Information on the BVB’s vintage fleet (the “Oldtimer Fleet”) can be found here.
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History
You can find an entertaining and informative film about the history of BVB between 1895 and 2014, here. You can find out much more about the history of trams in Basel at the Basel Tram Museum. We are looking forward to your visit! Year Event 1874 First project for a horse-drawn tram
All about us
Efficient public transport is essential for a business and cultural city such as Basel. With its comprehensive route network and frequent services, BVB facilitates the mobility of people in the city and nearby areas and links Basel with neighbouring countries. It helps to reduce traffic, thus contributing to a higher
Special journeys
Coronavirus: Please note that no extra trips can currently take place. Thank you for your understanding. *** With a special journey, you can make your own moving memories: a wedding, a company presentation, a customer event, a club celebration, a birthday or simply a transfer – our trams provide that
Passengers with reduced mobility
At the bus or tram stop, please signal to our driver that you wish to be transported by hand. It is best to stand directly by the first door. This way, our driver can see directly that you need help. We will be happy to help you get on and
Lost property
Have you lost something on one of our trams or buses? You may be lucky and find somebody has handed the item in to us, or one of our staff members has found it. Reporting lost property If you discover the loss within one working day, please contact our Customer
Day ticket
Day tickets are available via the app «TNW Tickets», at the counter of the BVB Customer Service Centre at Barfüsserplatz (Barfi), from the BLT ticket counter at Heuwaage, from kiosks and at the SBB railway station. Day tickets, which have been purchased in advance, must be validated (punched) using the
Fares for Germany and France
You can find all the informations about cross-border fares, here (only in german). Tram line 3 The half-fare travelcard, as well as day tickets valid Switzerland-wide and TNW day tickets are not valid on tram line 3 between the border and Saint-Louis. The GA and the U-Abo is valid on
Special tickets
In addition to the single ticket, the multiple-journey ticket and the U-Abo, there is a range of other tickets: BaselCard Ticket (available to all hotel guests in Basel city) City Park & Ride (discounted public transport ticket for car drivers) Junior travelcard, SwissPass and GA (discounts for children, SwissPass and GA travelcard holders)
U-Abo
The U-Abo has been a success story ever since its invention over 30 years ago. With the U-Abo you can travel within the entire TNW (North-Western Switzerland Tarif Association) network, the RVL-zones 1, 2 and 3 and on Distribus. You can buy a U-Abo online for a month or for
