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 40 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 370.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

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 59m.

How far is it from Lille to Basel?

The distance between Lille and Basel is 762 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 59m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 59m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 370 and takes 3h 49m.

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 46m to drive from Lille to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4h 59m
CHF 148–239
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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 50m
CHF 42–83
Drive 581 km
1. Drive from Lille to Baselcar 581 km
6h 46m
CHF 96–138
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 22m
CHF 133–377
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 55m
CHF 111–238
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
10h 35m
CHF 43–77
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 137–371
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Basel (BSL)plane LIL - BSL
3h 49m
CHF 70–368
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 50m
CHF 148–418
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 Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 7m
CHF 144–370
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 28m
CHF 150–456

Lille to Basel by train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 762.5 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 9h 50m.

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