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š Free public transport for Womenās EURO ticket holders
On matchday, match tickets will be valid for a second-class return journey on public transport from any Swiss locality to the match venue. Check below for more info ā¬ļø
šļø Travelling to St. Jakob-Park
It is recommended to plan your journey in advance and make your way to the stadium at least two hours before kick-off to make the most of the pre-match atmosphere and to pass through security and ticket checks.
Departing from Basel SBB train station to Basel St. Jakob
ā Departing every 20 minutes from 3 hours before kick-off
ā²ļø Journey time: Approx. 5 mins
Use the S3 line from Basel SBB train station towards Aesch. Disembark at Basel Dreispitz and walk 10 minutes to the stadium.
ā²ļø Journey time: Approx. 15 mins
š„³ From the Fan Zones / city centre
Use tram line 14 towards Pratteln and disembark at Basel, St. Jakob.
ā²ļø Journey time from Fan Zone Barfüsserplatz: Approx. 15mins
ā²ļø Journey time Fan Zone Messeplatz: Approx. 25 mins
š From Basel SBB train station
Use tramline 10 towards Dornach or Tramline 11 towards Aesch and disembark at Basel Dreispitz to walk 10 minutes to the stadium.
ā²ļø Total journey time: Approx. 20 mins
From Basel Bad Bf train station, use the 36 bus service towards SchifflƤnde and get off at Basel, St. Jakob.
ā²ļø Journey time: Approx. 15 mins
From the Fan Zone Barfüsserplatz / city centre, follow the signs along Freie Strasse / St. Alban-Graben / St. Alban-Vorstadt / Gellertstrasse. This route arrives at the north of the stadium.
ā²ļø Journey time: Approx. 40 mins
From the Fan Zone Barfüsserplatz / city centre, follow the signs along Freie Strasse / St. Alban-Graben / St. Alban-Vorstadt / Gellertstrasse. This route arrives at the north of the stadium.
Bike parking is available north-east of the stadium, in Birchsstrasse.
ā²ļø Journey time: Approx. 15 mins
Travelling by car is not recommended during Womenās EURO 2025. Please use public transport. There will be road closures and traffic restrictions in place between the city centre and the stadium.
ā There will be no public parking at the stadium. The car parks "St. Jakob" and "Shopping Centre St. Jakob-Park" are not available for the Womenās EURO matches.
ā”ļø Arriving from France: Exit the motorway at St-Louis, use the P+R at St-Louis train station and take the tram to the stadium. Tram travel is included with match ticket, trains in France are not included.
ā”ļø Arriving from Switzerland and Germany: Exit the motorway at Basel ā Kleinhüningen and use the public multi-storey š car park Horburg (800 spaces), then complete your journey by public transport.
Travelling by rideshare is not recommended on matchday due to road closures and traffic restrictions around the city centre and stadium.
If you must travel by taxi, use the designated taxi drop-off / pick-up point at St. Jakobskirche (St. Jakobs-Strasse 375).
š After the match
Plan your return journey in advance of matchday. There is no extra time during the group stage. If scores are level at full time during the knock-out stage, the match will go to extra time and possibly penalties.
š Use the dedicated matchday shuttle trains from Basel ā St. Jakob to get to Basel SBB train station.
š Use tramline 14 from Basel St. Jakob for locations within the city centre.
š Bus service 36 will head towards Basel Bad Bf train station.
ā±ļø If the match goes into extra time or penalties, all designated extra SBB trains will wait and depart 40ā60 minutes later than scheduled.
š± Check the SBB app or website for real-time updates on these extra trains.
ā ļø Important: Regular trains and standard connections wonāt wait. SBB can only guarantee late-night return travel to destinations served by the extra trains.
Plan ahead and travel smart! š”
š Free matchday travel
As a Womenās EURO match ticket holder, you can travel from anywhere in Switzerland to the stadium and back on the day of your match ā for free! The offer is valid for the entire Swiss public transport network.
Simply show your mobile match ticket to staff on public transport services if requested.
Free matchday travel is valid:
- For Womenās EURO 2025 ticket holders only
- For a return journey from any Swiss locality to the match venue (stadium) via the direct route
- On all rail, trams, buses and boats in the Swiss public transport network. š” Ticket holders for matches in Basel can also enjoy free travel on:
- Local services to the stadium (TNW)
- Germany: Regio Verkehrsverbund Lƶrrach (RVL)
- France: Distribus service and tramline 3 from St. Louis (excl. SNCF)
- On the day of your match only (from 00:00 until the last scheduled stop that can be reached before 05:00 on the following day)
- In second class only (upgrade to first class possible at regular upgrade fare, see the SBB website for more info on how to upgrade)
Free matchday travel does not cover journeys outside of Switzerland.
Children also require a Womenās EURO match ticket to enjoy free matchday travel.
Your match ticket has the same area of validity as SBBās GA Travelcard. Check the full map here.
ā¹ļø Travelling by train in Switzerland
Extra trains during the tournament š„³
SBB will operate more than 400 extra trains during UEFA Women's EURO 2025 to make travelling home after the matches a breeze.
Late night services from the Host Cities to various locations across Switzerland will ensure you get home safely and comfortably after your match.
Check the online timetable (SBB app / website) for your connections and live departure information. Look out for the "EXT" icon to find the extra trains.
ā±ļø Travel times
Buying tickets
You must purchase a valid ticket before boarding public transport on days when you are not attending a match.
Tickets can be purchased online, on the SBB app or at ticket machines, which are present at most train stations in Switzerland. Tickets for other public transport, such as trams and buses, can also be purchased at train stations, on the SBB app or from ticket machines at respective stops.
Staying in the country for an extended time? Check out the Swiss Travel Pass.
Lost something at a station or on an SBB service? Submit a report here.
Address: SBB Contact Center, Postfach, 3900 Brig
Phone: 0848 44 66 88 (Available 24/7, sometimes you may be required to wait. Calls cost CHF 0.08/min).
š” Need to know
š Entry requirements: If you are travelling from an EU / Schengen country, you can enter Switzerland with your national ID card or passport.
Residents of non-EU / Schengen countries, such as the United Kingdom, require a passport that has been issued within the last ten years and is valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from Switzerland.
š Avoid roaming costs
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Perfect for staying in touch with home and sharing all your Women's EURO highlights online without the stress of expensive roaming charges. š¤³