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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Basel is to bus via Metz which costs SFr 30 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 30m.

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 330.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Basel SBB via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

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 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 FlixBus, depart from Lille 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 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Lille to Basel bus arrive?

Lille to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North 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?

Book your Lille to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ 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 106–209
Bus via Metz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
11h 30m
CHF 34–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
10h 35m
CHF 46–79
Drive 585.6 km
1. Drive from Lille to Baselcar 585.6 km
6h 37m
CHF 95–136
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 99–278
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 105–322
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
5h 50m
CHF 114–292
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 120–376
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 / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 32m
CHF 116–379

Lille to Basel by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 106Cheapest Price

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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 to Basel SBB via Brussels-North train station in around 10h 35m.

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