Bus Lille to Essen from €31 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Lille and Essen takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lille to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 38m
Duration: 347 km
Distance: €31
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Brussels

best

Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...

6h 20m

€24–51

Lille to Essen bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Lille and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Lille is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:40 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
7:10 PM → 1:35 AM
Arrives next day
6h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:45 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 1:00 PM
8h • 1 change
7:40 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:45 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 1:00 PM
8h • 1 change
7:40 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:45 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 1:00 PM
8h • 1 change
9:30 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 6:30 PM
8h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:45 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 1:00 PM
8h • 1 change
7:40 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:45 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 1:00 PM
8h • 1 change
7:40 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

4:20 AM → 9:45 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 1:00 PM
8h • 1 change
7:40 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 15m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 4:10 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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