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 €70 - €130 and takes 15h 5m.

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 which takes 4h 34m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille - Europe Train Station station and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 15m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Lille to Basque Country?

The distance between Lille and Basque Country is 923 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 4m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train 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 4m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Lille to Basque Country bus arrive?

Lille to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus 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 49m to drive from Lille to Basque Country.

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

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Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Lille to Basque Country - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lille to Basque Country by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
best
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
4h 34m
€136–446
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N743
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus S703 / ...
15h 5m
€72–123
Train via Paris
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 4m
€162–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 15m
€75–140
Drive 1,016.2 km
1. Drive from Lille to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,016.2 km
9h 49m
€159–230
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
6h 15m
€82–270
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 53m
€111–328
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
6h 35m
€83–272
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 52m
€101–324
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CRL - BIQ
6h 40m
€80–425
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 17m
€210–356

Lille to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

39Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 923.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 4m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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