Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Lille Bus Station Europe | Basel Central Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Lille | Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Lille | Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lille | Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lille to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 12 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£28 - £120 | Average duration12h 48m | 12kg CO₂e | ||
Train | Average price£151 - £151 | Average duration5h 14m | 11kg CO₂e | |
Carpool | Average price£57 - £57 | Average duration6h 10m | 20kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Lille and Basel?
Stops in Lille
- A
Lille - Boulevard de Turin
Bus station, Boulevard de Turin, 59800 Lille, France - B
1 Place Saint-Hubert
1 Place Saint-Hubert, 59800 Lille, France - CLille, 59777 Lille, France
- D
253 Boulevard de Leeds
253 Boulevard de Leeds, 59800 Lille, France
Stops in Basel
- AMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- BBasel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - DAllschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lille to Basel
How far is Basel from Lille by coach?
The journey from Lille to Basel by coach covers an approximate distance of 295 miles (475 km).
Is there a way to reach Basel from Lille without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Lille to Basel was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £33To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lille to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £33 to £96 for a bus ticket from Lille to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £34, which is on 2025-11-23.
What's the cheapest way to go from Lille to Basel?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
