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Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Essen Hbf takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. 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
Duration
408 km
Distance
€148
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Lille to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lille and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarNational Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 13m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 3m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarNational Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarNational Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarNational Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarNational Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 32m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarNational Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarNational Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 13m • 2 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 407.7 km
  • Duration: 5h

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 Koeln Hbf in around 3h 47m.

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