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 30 - SFr 85 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 17m 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 585.6 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 100 - SFr 190.

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 or bus from Lille to Basel?

The best way to get from Lille to Basel is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 14m.

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 586 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 1273+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4h 57m
CHF 103–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 14m
CHF 32–83
Drive 585.6 km
1. Drive from Lille to Baselcar 585.6 km
6h 37m
CHF 92–132
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
6h 21m
CHF 94–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Arlontrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Basel SBBbus
11h 9m
CHF 53–76
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 17m
CHF 100–311
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h
CHF 109–264
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 51m
CHF 115–375
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 23m
CHF 107–291

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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