TOMTOM DATA 2024
Basel
22%Congestion level
Congestion level, time lost and peak hours in major Swiss cities.
Congestion level22%
Year-on-year change1% improved
Time lost / year73hrs/year
Time lost / peak day21min/day
Global ranking#148globally
Morning peak07:15–08:45
Evening peak16:45–18:15
Congestion by hour of day
< 10%
10–19%
≥ 20%
Analysis
Basel benefits from excellent public transport that partially offsets congestion. However, transit traffic to Germany and France burdens the road network. The Dreispitz area and historic centre record the highest peaks. Congestion fell 1% thanks to the extended tram network.