The average train between Basel and Lille takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Lille. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lille. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Lille Europe station via Strasbourg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Basel to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Basel and Lille is 474.1 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Lille Europe via Strasbourg in around 5h 16m.
