Travel to Basel

Basel is a charming City in Switzerland on the Rhine River. Also known as the cultural capital of Switzerland, it is renowned for its many museums, like the Kunstmuseum Basel, Museum Tinguely, and the Basel Historical Museum.

Getting Here by Plane

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
The EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is physically in France but uniquely co-managed by both France and Switzerland, with separate French and Swiss exits. The airport serves three countries: Switzerland (Basel), France (Mulhouse), and Germany (Freiburg). The airport is ~10km away from the conference center, the Messe Congress Center Basel (Messepl. 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland)

Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is a convenient alternative to the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, particularly for international travelers, as it is Switzerland’s largest airport with extensive global connections. Zurich Airport is located approximately 85 km (53 miles) from Basel. Travel between Zurich Airport and Basel is straightforward and efficient via Switzerland’s rail network. Direct trains run frequently from Zurich Airport’s on-site railway station to Basel SBB (Basel’s main train station), with typical travel times of about 55–70 minutes. From Basel SBB, local tram or taxi connections provide easy access to the Messe Congress Center Basel.

Transportation to/from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg

  • Rental Cars

    • Rental agencies (like Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt) have separate counters in both the French Sector and the Swiss Sector. Attendees should book their car pickup on the same side they arrive to avoid customs complications.

    Driving Directions:

    • To Basel (Switzerland): Follow signs for "Switzerland" and take the customs road (no toll). It takes about 10–15 minutes to reach the city center.

  • It is important to clarify that there is no train station directly at the airport. Attendees must take a shuttle bus to a nearby train station first.

    • To Basel SBB (Main Station): Take Bus Line 50 (BVB) from the Arrivals zone (Swiss Sector). It departs every 10–15 minutes and takes about 20 minutes to reach Basel SBB. From there, trains connect to the rest of

  • A taxi to Basel costs approx. 50–60 CHF.

Visa Requirements

For visa information, please see https://issxmeetings.org/2026-euro/register#visa.