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Good to know
- IATA code
- BSL
- ICAO code
- LFSB
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 7 km
- Main road
- A3
- Transport to the centre
- Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Zurich
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 8
- Rental companies
- 5
- Off-airport offices
- 1
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At EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg sits in the French communes of Saint-Louis, Hésingue and Blotzheim, north-west of Basel in Alsace. It is also known as EuroAirport. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg has 1 terminal. Basel is 7 km away, by the A3; there is also a bus.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
A customs-free road links the airport with Basel and with Switzerland. Arrivals pass through either Swiss or French passport control and customs, because the terminal has separate French and Swiss sides for entry and exit.
Public transport into town
Bus 50 leaves from the Swiss arrivals exit for Basel SBB railway station, while bus 11 from the French exit goes to Saint-Louis railway station, where commuter trains continue to Basel main station. The nearest rail station is Saint-Louis-la-Chaussée, and a dedicated airport rail link is not expected before 2035.
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Rules of the road in France
- Speed limits
- 50 / 80 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
France: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Basel from the airport?
7 km.
What are the speed limits in France?
50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg?
At the airport: Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Avis and Sixt. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: an independent office.