Lille to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Essen takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. 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 48m
Duration: 408 km
Distance: €135
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

3h 51m

€73–299

Lille to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lille and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:09 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:09 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

9:22 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:13 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 5:27 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lille to Essen? 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.