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
That extra something for your special occasion Whether it’s a wedding, anniversary, birthday or corporate event, a ride in one of our vintage trams is guaranteed to make your occasion unforgettable. From ancient, cosy vintage trams to spacious Düwag trams from the 1970s, we have the right option for you.
Passengers with disabilities
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. Below you will find information for: Passengers with impaired vision Passengers with manual wheelchairs Passengers with a rollator Passengers with invisible disabilities or
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) National tickets
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
