Public Transport & Car Costs in Basel
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Basel, Switzerland is $111. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Basel: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Basel | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Basel | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Basel
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $4.76 | $3.86 – $5.66 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $111 | $103 – $116 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $8.37 | $8.37 – $8.37 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $4.89 | $4.89 – $4.89 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $90 | $90 – $90 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.32 | $2.20 – $2.44 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $45,369 | $37,196 – $45,691 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $41,830 | $41,830 – $41,830 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $4.76$3.86 – $5.66
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $111$103 – $116
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $8.37$8.37 – $8.37
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $4.89$4.89 – $4.89
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $90$90 – $90
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $2.32$2.20 – $2.44
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $45,369$37,196 – $45,691
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $41,830$41,830 – $41,830
Other categories in Basel
Transportation in Basel: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Basel?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Basel, Switzerland is around $111. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Basel?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Basel main cost-of-living page.