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Lille to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Essen takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train 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.

5h 52m
Duration
408 km
Distance
€147
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 39m
€79–237

Lille to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lille and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 407.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 39m.

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