In Basel City, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
6CHF
Price per KM
5CHF
Waiting time per hour
79.8CHF
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Basel City city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 31CHF.
A 5km ride in Basel City costs about 31CHF. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.
How do I order a taxi in Basel City?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Basel City or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Basel City as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Basel City?
If you can’t find a taxi Basel City or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.
How do I calculate the taxi price in Basel City?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Basel City taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Basel City.
What’s the price of Taxi in Basel City per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Basel City is 6.0CHF. Each KM is then priced at 5.0CHF. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 79.8CHF per hour.