What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Basque Country is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €29 - €100 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Basque Country is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h and costs €140 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Lille to Basque Country?

The distance between Lille and Basque Country is 1022 km. The road distance is 1016.2 km.

How do I travel from Lille to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Basque Country without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €85 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Lille to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Basque Country bus from?

Lille to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Basque Country train from?

Lille to Basque Country train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train or bus from Lille to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Lille to Basque Country is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Lille to Basque Country bus arrive?

Lille to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where does the Lille to Basque Country train arrive?

Lille to Basque Country train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lille to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Basque Country is 1016 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Lille to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Basque Country?

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

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Basque Country 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
8h 13m
€89–357
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 20m
€29–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N743
14h 45m
€35–120
Drive 1,016.2 km
1. Drive from Lille to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,016.2 km
9h 50m
€157–227
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
5h 45m
€75–243
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
9h 26m
€104–211
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CDG - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
5h
€140–432
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
5h 17m
€91–306
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
5h 46m
€153–457
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
7h 24m
€68–245

Lille to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

8h 13mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lille to Basque Country.

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Distance: 1,021.7 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Amara-Donostia via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to San Sebastian / Donostia twice daily. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 14h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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