Arrival Basel Airport, Switzerland - transfer to [Basel]

Upon arrival proceed through immigration, pick up your luggage at the baggage claim and go through Customs (green lane if nothing to declare).

Then follow the signs to the bus station right when you get out of the airport building on the Swiss side of the airport. The green bus #50 rides all the way to the Basel main train station (Basel SBB) in about 20 minutes.

Swiss Flex Pass
You have a 4-day pass and will use it on ___, ___, ___, ___. Today is the first day, so you write [June 15] in the first field of each pass.

Swiss Pass
You have an 8-day Swiss Pass with which you can ride the Swiss Train network on any day (not just the days I mention in this itinerary to get you from one destination to the next!) and it also includes city trams and buses.

Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi
You have a Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi with ___ rail transfers and ___ mountain excursions. Please follow the instructions which come with the documents from Railtour/DHL. You will use the ___ rail transfers on ___, ___, ___, ___. Today is the first day, so you write [June 15] in the first field of each pass.

[Don’t forget that with a Swiss Flex Pass you’ll also need to write the date of travel in the travel calendar. Not doing so is the same as traveling without a ticket, which means you’ll have to pay for a full fare ticket and risk a fine. / You will need to pick up your Swiss Pass, Swiss Flex Pass or Swiss Card with one of the employees at the Railaway Center upon arrival and present your Rail Tour exchange voucher. Don’t forget that with a Swiss Flex Pass / Swiss Card you’ll also need to write the date of travel in the travel calendar. Not doing so is the same as traveling without a ticket, which means you’ll have to pay for a full fare ticket and risk a fine. No refund will be granted for lost or stolen rail passes.]

2nd Class Trains
You can recognize the second class train wagons on the side of any rail wagon and a big number 2. Public city transportation is one class only.

[Your Swiss Flex Pass also provides you with up to a 50% discount on validated days on most mountain rides and scenic trains (25% Jungfrau Joch) and free entrance to about 440 museums in Switzerland. A few private museums are not included, but some offer a discount of 50%. / Your Swiss Pass also entitles you to a 50% discount on most mountain rides (25% Jungfrau Joch) and also provides you with free entrance to about 440 museums in Switzerland. A few private museums are not included, but some offer a discount of 50%. The Swiss Pass also includes 3 mountains in 2018: Mt. Rigi and Mt. Stanserhorn near Lucerne, and Mt. Schilthorn in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Swiss Railways SBB Mobile App
Your timetable and ticket counter on the go. You can download it to your cellphone or tablet.

Regular and Express Baggage Service
Swiss Rails also provides a service for CHF12 where you check your luggage item (max. 53 lbs. of weight) before 7:00 PM and collect them the day after tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Swiss Rails also provides an Express Baggage service for CHF12 + CHF30 express shipping. You will have to check your bags before 9:00 AM at the baggage counter (blue luggage sign) and can collect it at your destination any time after 6:00 PM on the same day. This service is not available for all destinations. Please consult link for more information and limitations.

Baggage Storage
Every major Swiss Railway station offers lockers to safely store your luggage as needed for up to 72 hours. Long term storage can be arranged at the baggage window.

Safety Practices on Switzerland's Travel Network
Traveling on the public transportation system is safe in Switzerland. However, there are thieves and pickpockets even in Switzerland. Please be aware of your surroundings and your belongings at all times. Keep your valuables in a pocket or pouch inside your jacket. Avoid crowded areas. It is recommended to store your luggage in between, under or above your seat on the storage rack. It is not recommended to store your luggage in the luggage compartments away from the seating area unless your luggage is in full view of your seat. These safety practices will help make your train travels through Switzerland more enjoyable.

We believe the train schedule, track and other information provided in this itinerary to be correct and given with our best knowledge. We cannot be held responsible or liable for any error or short term change by Swiss Rails. Always double check track info locally. To look up any train in Switzerland, please check here!