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 €30 - €90 and takes 11h 18m.

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 €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Lille Europe via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Lille?

The distance between Basel and Lille is 756 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 which takes 5h 10m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lille train from?

Basel to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lille?

The best way to get from Basel to Lille is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Lille bus arrive?

Basel to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Basel to Lille train arrive?

Basel to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lille is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Basel to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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Basel to Lille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Lille by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 10m
€114–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 18m
€31–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Arlon Garebus
2. Take the train from Arlon to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
10h 39m
€58–82
Drive 581 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lillecar 581 km
6h 42m
€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
€108–384
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 16m
€107–294
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 47m
€124–300
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 4m
€125–440
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 49m
€123–394

Basel to Lille by train

14Weekly Trains

5h 10mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.5 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Lille Europe via Strasbourg in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Lille - Europe Train Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 11h 18m.

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