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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lille - Europe Train Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Basel Sbb via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Lille to Basel?

The distance between Lille and Basel is 763 km. The road distance is 581 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Lille to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Basel bus from?

Lille to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lille to Basel?

The best way to get from Lille to Basel is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 14m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 200 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Lille to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Basel train arrive?

Lille to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lille to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Basel is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Lille to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Lille to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lille to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Lille Europe to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4h 57m
CHF 123–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - AirportBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 14m
CHF 38–88
Drive 581 km
1. Drive from Lille to Basel581 km
6h 39m
CHF 93–134
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
4h 14m
CHF 105–312
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
5h 50m
CHF 106–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to ArlonIc / ...
3. Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Basel SBB
11h 7m
CHF 54–77
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 51m
CHF 110–282
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Basel (BSL)LIL - BSL
6h 45m
CHF 108–200
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 48m
CHF 115–376
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
6h 30m
CHF 112–359
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 28m
CHF 130–370

Lille to Basel by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 762.5 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Basel Sbb via Strasbourg in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Basel, Brausebad via Brussels - Midi Train Station, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 10h 14m.

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