Location and Venue
Situated in Switzerland at the heart of Europe, Basel is one of the continent’s most convenient locations for major events. Basel is easily accessible from many European cities by plane or high-speed trains. Approximate travel times to the venues:
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University of Basel |
Congress Center Basel |
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| Train station: Basel Badischer Bahnhof (DB) | Ca. 10 minutes by public transport with bus line 30, exit at "Universität". | Train station is in walking distance to the conference site. Or 3 minutes with tram lines 2 or 6, exit at "Messeplatz". | ||
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Train station: Basel SBB |
Ca. 10 minutes by public transport with bus line 30, exit at "Universität". | Ca. 20 minutes by public transport (3.80 CHF/ 3.50 EUR). Take tram line 1 or 2 and exit at "Messeplatz". | ||
| Basel EuroAirport (BSL) | Ca. 15 minutes by taxi (ca. 40 CHF / 35 EUR ); ca. 20 minutes by public transport (3.80 CHF/ 3.50 EUR). When arriving at Basel airport, take the exit to "Switzerland" (not France). For public transport, take bus line 50 to SBB train station and from there bus line 30 and exit at "Universität". | Ca. 15 minutes by taxi (ca. 40 CHF / 35 EUR); ca. 20 minutes by public transport (3.80 CHF/ 3.50 EUR). When arriving at Basel airport, take the exit to "Switzerland" (not France). For public transport, take bus line 50 to SBB train station and from there tram lines 1 or 2 and exit at "Messeplatz". | ||
| Zürich Airport (ZRH) | Ca. 90 minutes by train and public transport to the conference site (ca. 45 CHF / 37 EUR). Trains to Basel are leaving from Zürich airport every 30 minutes (either direct or via Zürich main station; train schedules are displayed at the luggage belts. Take the train to either Basel SBB or Basel Badischer Bahnhof. | |||
Ticket for Public Transportation
When checking in as a guest at a hotel in Basel, you will receive a Mobility Ticket which gives you free use of public transport during your stay. Even before check-in, your hotel registration confirmation is a valid ticket on the day of your arrival. Please don't forget to print it!
In September, due to track maintenance, there is a complete closure for publc transport in the very center of Basel close to Barfüsserplatz. In case you like to use public transport within the center, have a look at this map or search for the best connectlon online.
Registration to [BC]2 conference does not include travel and accomodation. The following pages are provided for your information to help you making your own arrangements.
Visa Requirements
Since 12 December 2008 Switzerland is an associated member state of the Schengen agreement and hence part of the Schengen area. The Schengen regulations apply for the entry and a stay that is not subject to authorisation up to three months. For individuals who are required to hold a visa, Switzerland will issue Schengen visas for a stay up to three months that are valid for the whole Schengen area.
For details about visa requirements for Switzerland, please contact your local Swiss consulate or the homepage of the Swiss Confederation: [FOM]
