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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lille takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
408 km
Distance
€169
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Lille train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Essen and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:41 AM which arrives into Lille at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOui5h 3m • 1 change
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    EurostarTGV inOui6h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOui5h 3m • 1 change
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    EurostarTGV inOui6h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Lille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Lille.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 407.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 8m.

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