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Lille to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Essen Hbf takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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.

5h 5m
Duration
408 km
Distance
€134
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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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 Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 49m
€66–238

Lille to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lille and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 408 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 3h 49m.

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