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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £173.
Distance: 474 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£140 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price | £181 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Lille:
A coach is £90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Lille costing on average £140.
A coach is £122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Lille costing on average £173.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Coach takes on average 11h 11m.
The journey is about 2h 25m faster (4h 32m by train vs 6h 57m by car) and roughly £41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£140 vs £181). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lille from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Lille is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lille are Paris, Brussels, Ghent, Bruges and Antwerp. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lille on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Lille.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Lille:
A coach is £90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Lille costing on average £140.
A coach is £122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Lille costing on average £173.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Coach takes on average 11h 11m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Lille as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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