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 75 and takes 10h 35m.

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 21m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360.

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 59m.

How far is it from Lille to Basel?

The distance between Lille and Basel is 762 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 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 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 59m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 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 39m 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 1327+ hotels available in Basel.

Lille to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 140–235
Bus
cheapest
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 42–74
Drive 585.6 km
1. Drive from Lille to Baselcar 585.6 km
6h 39m
CHF 93–135
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 51m
CHF 134–373
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 54m
CHF 112–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
11h 46m
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 21m
CHF 134–359
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 49m
CHF 148–440
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 48m
CHF 172–527
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 29m
CHF 142–448

Lille to Basel by train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 762.4 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 to Basel SBB via Brussels-North train station in around 10h 35m.

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