The average train between Lille and Essen Hbf takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Essen Hbf. 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 Lille and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lille is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Lille to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lille and Essen Hbf is 291.1 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 25m.
