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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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
We will be happy to help you get on and off the bus and tram. We are also happy to help you with your individual journey planning. Passengers with impaired vision Getting on board Wait at the stop by the first door. The driver will inform you of the
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
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)
Multiple-journey tickets
You can travel really cheaply with our multiple-journey tickets. The ticket is valid for six journeys, and the discount when compared to single tickets is 10 percent. Multiple-journey tickets are available from all ticket machines, that have a card terminal, using the TNW Tickets app, at the BVB Customer Service
Single tickets
Single tickets for one-way journeys are available at all TNW ticket machines, at the BVB Customer Service Centre, at the BLT ticket counter, via the TNW Tickets app, as well as at the SBB railway station. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 and half-fare travelcard holders pay a
Timetable app
With our app, you have the current timetable available everywhere you go and at any time. Plan your next journey from A to B or find out about all the places you can go to from the stop of your choice. The app also tells you about all delays on
FAQ on the bus system 2027
BVB is planning to modernise its entire bus fleet by 2027 and switch completely to battery-electric buses (e-buses). In doing so, it is implementing the legal requirement that all public transport in Basel-Stadt must be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy from 2027. In addition to the procurement of
