What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lille is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lille is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lille. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lille via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lille. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lille Flandres via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Lille?

The distance between Basel and Lille is 751 km. The road distance is 581 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 9m and costs €140 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lille?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Basel to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lille bus from?

Basel to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lille train from?

Basel to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lille?

The best way to get from Basel to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 5h 9m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Basel to Lille bus arrive?

Basel to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Basel to Lille train arrive?

Basel to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lille is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Basel to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lille?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lille?

Book your Basel to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2163+ hotels available in Lille.

Basel to Lille - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
5h 9m
€145–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
10h 17m
€46–81
Drive 581 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lillecar 581 km
6h 44m
€101–146
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4h 49m
€143–399
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 14m
€149–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
14h 44m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 50m
€145–382
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 8m
€155–486
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 44m
€185–546
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 48m
€159–464

Basel to Lille by train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 751.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lille Flandres via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lille via Brussels-North train station in around 10h 17m.

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