Chemspec Europe takes place at Messe Basel, Switzerland. International flight connections as well as the excellent local infrastructure make the venue easily accessible by plane, car and public transport.
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By Car
Located right off of the A2 motorway, Messe Basel is easily reached by car. The 'Messe' exit from the A2 motorway leads directly to the exhibition grounds. A multi-storey car park adjacent to the Exhibition Square accommodates 1200 vehicles.
Users of Navigation Systems
Please enter the following details into your navigation system:
Name: Parking Messe Basel
Street: Riehenstrasse 101
City: Basel
Postcode: 4058
By Train
Basel is situated in the heart of Europe making it a rail hub with excellent national and international links, including direct connections from Germany, Austria, Italy, France and the Benelux countries. Basel’s three railway stations - Basel SBB (Switzerland), SNCF (France) and Basel Badischer Bahnhof - are in close proximity (5-10 min) to the show venue.
Please visit the Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn and SNCF websites for detailed information on connections and online tickets.
By Plane
Messe Basel can be reached quickly and easily from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (approx. 8km). Zurich Airport, the largest international airport in Switzerland, is about an hour away (approx. 90km). Both airports have excellent international flight connections.
Public Transport
EuroAirport is well conntected to the exhibition centre in downtown Basel. Bus no. 50 will take you to the central railway station (Bahnhof Basel SBB). Tram line no. 2 connects SBB with Basel's Exhibition Square. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
There are frequent trains between Zurich Airport and Bahnhof Basel SBB, taking about an hour.
Please visit the Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe and the Schweizerische Bundesbahnen websites for detailed information on connections and online tickets.
Taxi
Depending on traffic, it takes about 10 minutes to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg to Messe Basel by taxi. Taxis can be found outside the terminal building (Swiss sector).
By Public Transport
Basel's tram and bus network ensures that inhabitants and visitors alike can get around quickly and comfortably.
From the Swiss / French train station (Basel SBB / SNCF) Basel Messe can be reached within 10 minutes using tram no. 1 or 2. From the German train station (Basel Badischer Bahnhof) you can use tram no. 2 or 6 to the exhibition grounds (5 min).
BaselCard
Guests staying in a hotel in Basel receive a personal guest card during check-in. The BaselCard enables guests to use public transport in the city of Basel and its surroundings (including EuroAirport) free of charge for the duration of their stay.