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Information about the Lille to Basel train

Travel by train from Lille to Basel. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lille at 8h 05m and the last at 17h 26m, allowing you to cover the 532.32 km distance in as little as 5h 12m.

Cheap train tickets from Lille to Basel

How much does a train ticket from Lille to Basel cost?

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lille to Basel take?

The train journey between Lille and Basel takes 5h 48m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lille to Basel?

The fastest train between Lille and Basel completes the journey in 5h 12m.

How many trains run from Lille to Basel each day?

You can choose from 11 trains per day to travel from Lille to Basel.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lille and Basel?

It is possible to travel between Lille and Basel on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Lille and Basel by train?

The train journey between Lille and Basel, covers around 532.32 km.

What time is the first train from Lille to Basel?

The first Lille to Basel train departs at 8h 05m.

What time is the last train from Lille to Basel?

The last train leaves Lille at 17h 26m.

To leave Lille, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE.

At Basel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Lille to Basel?

What services are offered on board?

Travel with OUIGO in peace and comfort. With OUIGO ESSENTIEL, you can enjoy a solo, quiet seat for 7 euros extra. With OUIGO PLUS, you can choose your seat anywhere on the train.

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will have the option to travel quietly. On some TGV INOUI trains, a 300 km/h work area is freely accessible between two second-class carriages. A table and a power outlet allow you to get to work. We take care of the rest.

Thanks to our booking systems on TGV Lyria, reserve a 4-seat space facing each other, separated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with a changing table and bottle warmer.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lille to Basel?

The price of a Lille – Basel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lille to Basel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lille to Basel.

Price of a Lille – Basel Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Lille to Basel, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lille to Basel, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lille – Basel

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lille to Basel? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lille – Basel Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Lille to Basel ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Lille to Basel and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Basel on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Lille to Basel?

If you're travelling from Lille to Basel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Lille to Basel on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lille to Basel: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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What travel classes are available on the Lille to Basel train?

To travel from Lille to Basel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Lille to Basel and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

What on-board services are available on the Lille to Basel train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lille to Basel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Lille to Basel train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
8h 05m 13h 26m 5h 21m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7014
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h11
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV Lyria 9211
  • Dijon
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
10h 12m 15h 26m 5h 14m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 7026
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h09
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV Lyria 9213
  • Dijon
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
10h 56m 16h 08m 5h 12m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 12526 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Connection: 23 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5440
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 22 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 96223
  • Selestat
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel Sbb
11h 13m 17h 48m 6h 35m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7030
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 55 min
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9553
  • Strasbourg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 09 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 373
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
11h 33m 18h 08m 6h 35m OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    OUIGO 7841
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5466
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 1h23
  • Strasbourg
    TER 96229
  • Selestat
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel Sbb
13h 32m 19h 26m 5h 54m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 7522
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h24
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV Lyria 9219
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
13h 56m 19h 48m 5h 52m TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 9874
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 87449
  • Krimmeri Meinau
  • Kehl
  • Kork
  • Legelshurst
  • Appenweier
  • Offenburg
  • Connection: 08 min
  • Offenburg
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 375
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
13h 56m 20h 08m 6h 12m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 9874
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 1h14
  • Strasbourg
    TER 96235
  • Selestat
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel Sbb
15h 29m 21h 08m 5h 39m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TER
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 7226
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h06
  • Paris Est
    TGV INOUI 9533 - DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9589
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 96239
  • Selestat
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel Sbb
15h 29m 21h 26m 5h 57m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 7226
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h35
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV Lyria 9223
  • Dijon
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
17h 26m 22h 38m 5h 12m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 9838
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5460
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 96241
  • Selestat
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel Sbb