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 €60 - €90 and takes 14h 15m.

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 4m and costs €100 - €330.

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 once daily, and operate every day. 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 3m.

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 3m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 3m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 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 50m 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 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 11 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 3m
€163–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 15m
€60–90
Drive 1,016.2 km
1. Drive from Lille to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,016.2 km
9h 50m
€163–235
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 32m
€90–279
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 18m
€166–296
Bus via Biarritz Airport (BIQ)
1. Take the bus from Lille to Biarritzbus FlixBus N743
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Biarritz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Bay-S.Seb
14h 55m
€65–113
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 4m
€105–330
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 29m
€138–487
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 26m
€77–294
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
6h 15m
€151–509
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane CDG - PUF
3. Take the train from Pau to Hendayetrain
7h 50m
€469–934

Lille to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

39Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,021.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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