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 which costs €35 - €150 and takes 14h 45m.

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 5h 8m and costs €130 - €450.

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 twice daily, 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 4m.

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 4m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 4m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €150 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 48m 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 1598+ 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), train, bus, car, 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 4m
€89–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N743
14h 45m
€35–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Juvisytrain 003C
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
13h 45m
€80–203
Drive 1,016.2 km
1. Drive from Lille to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,016.2 km
9h 48m
€160–230
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
5h 35m
€80–261
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
€102–274
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
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
5h 8m
€139–442
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
€96–316
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
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
5h 54m
€152–486
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
€68–275

Lille to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lille to Basque Country.

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Distance: 1,022 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to San Sebastian / Donostia once daily. Tickets cost €40–150 and the journey takes 14h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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