The average train between Essen and Lille takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Lille at 3:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Lille station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Essen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Essen and Lille is 291.1 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 33m.
