The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 2 trains that leave Basel SBB for Lille-Europe every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basel SBB to Lille-Europe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 475 km
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£137 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basel SBB to Lille-Europe train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Lille-Europe trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:34 Basel SBB | 5h06 | 13:40 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:34 Basel SBB | 5h24 | 15:58 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:34 Basel SBB | 5h32 | 18:06 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:34 Basel SBB | 6h42 | 21:16 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:34 Basel SBB | 5h06 | 21:40 Lille-Europe | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe
Trains from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 13:21. The fastest train covers the 475 km distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 475 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 13:21 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe trainsTGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Basel SBB and Lille-Europe from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | TGV Lyria
FAQs: Basel SBB to Lille-Europe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel SBB to Lille-Europe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille-Europe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel SBB and Lille-Europe
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
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