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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lille is to bus via Metz which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 15m.

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 55m and costs €100 - €370.

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 2m.

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 €100 - €210.

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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 2m.

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 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?

Book your Basel to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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 1986+ hotels available in Lille.

Basel to Lille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 10m
€109–209
Bus via Metz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 15m
€31–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
10h 2m
€50–74
Drive 581 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lillecar 581 km
6h 42m
€99–143
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 55m
€108–364
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 48m
€124–278
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 10m
€130–428
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-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 22m
€117–404

Basel to Lille by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest 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 SBB to Lille via Brussels-North train station in around 10h 2m.

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