Best Basel Airport Taxi Service
Nothing starts your trip to Basel better than hopping into a vehicle as soon as you land and heading to your destination. With a Basel Airport taxi, you can avoid waiting for a bus to the city, saving you time and unnecessary stress.
Metered taxis are available at all hours from the Basel Airport taxi rank, however, you may be offered a fixed rate in some cases. Rides are efficient and door-to-door, taking around 12 minutes to get to Basel city center, 30 minutes to get to Mulhouse, and 50 minutes to get to Freiburg im Breisgau.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM BSL TO THE CITY | 45 € | 45 € | 15 MIN |
| FROM BSL TO COLMAR | 110 € | 110 € | 35 MIN |
| FROM BSL TO STRASBOURG | 300 € | 300 € | 1 H 30 MIN |
| FROM BSL TO ZURICH | 440 € | 440 € | 1 H 20 MIN |
Basel Airport taxi prices
For most destinations, Basel Airport taxi drivers use a taximeter to calculate your fare. However, when traveling into the city center of Basel, most taxi drivers will give a set fare of around €45.
For longer journeys to other cities, you may be offered a set fare too as it will likely be more cost-effective for you.
However, if your driver uses the taximeter, the official Basel Airport taxis rates are as follows:
Base fare: €6.50
Price per km / day (06:00 to 20:00): €3.80
Price per km / night (20:00 to 06:00): €4.30
If you pass any tolls during your trip, this will be added to your final fare.
Note: The currency used will change depending on which side of the airport you catch your taxi from. If you depart from the French side, your rates will be in Euros. Taxis departing the Swiss side will quote their rates in Swiss Francs (CHF).
To secure a competitive fixed fare with no hidden fees to any destination of your choice, you can pre-book your Basel Airport taxi with a trusted global provider like Welcome Pickups.
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Where to get a taxi at Basel Airport?
It’s very easy to find taxis outside the terminal building at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL). There are two official Basel Airport taxi ranks located just outside the French exit and Swiss exit. You can follow the signs for “taxis” from the Arrivals Hall which will lead you to the stand. The taxi stands at Basel Airport are very efficient. You’ll likely only wait for around 10 minutes, however, it could be longer during busy times.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Basel Airport
- All Basel Airport taxis are fitted with taximeters. However, drivers offer fixed rates to the main surrounding cities.
- Airport taxi drivers in Basel do not expect tips. If you’d like to tip your driver, you can round up your fare to the nearest euro.
- Your Basel Airport taxi fare currency will depend on which side of the airport you depart from and are heading to. However, most drivers accept both euros and Swiss francs.
- Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available from Basel Airport. Head to the PRM desk in the Arrivals Hall to ask for assistance ordering an adapted vehicle.
- Large taxis from Basel Airport are available, but there are fewer of them. If you are traveling in a group of over 4 passengers, it's best to book a taxi in advance.
- Booking a private transfer in advance during rush hour can save you time.
- You can pay for your Basel Airport taxi by credit card or cash.
- We recommend requesting a receipt for your taxi journey. This will help you locate any lost items or lodge a complaint with the taxi company if you have any issues with your driver.
- If your taxi driver uses the meter for your journey, ensure that they reset it before your ride begins.
- Most Basel Airport taxi drivers speak fluent English, French, and German. However, you may want to write down the address of your destination to help ease communication.
- If you want to pay for your taxi fare in cash, we recommend carrying small change.
Pre-book a taxi from Basel Airport to your hotel
The taxis at Basel Airport are all operated by different taxi companies, so taking a ride from a local cab can offer very varied customer service and experiences. For a 5-star service every time, we recommend pre-booking your Basel Airport taxi in advance with Welcome Pickups. We offer guaranteed on-time pickups, competitive set-rate fares, English-speaking drivers, and 24/7 customer service for your utmost peace of mind.