What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lille is to bus which costs €21 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Lille. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Essen to Lille?

The distance between Essen and Lille is 408 km. The road distance is 320 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €60 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Lille?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Essen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lille bus from?

Essen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lille train from?

Essen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Lille?

The best way to get from Essen to Lille is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Essen to Lille bus arrive?

Essen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Lille train arrive?

Essen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lille is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Essen to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Lille?

Book your Essen to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lille?

Book your Essen to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2063+ hotels available in Lille.

Essen to Lille - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
4h 28m
€64–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to LilleFlixBus N1153 / ...
6h 40m
€21–65
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
5h 53m
€25–65
Drive 320 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lille320 km
3h 17m
€49–71
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Lille EuropeEurostar
4h 29m
€63–204
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsTha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to NamurL / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
6h 41m
€52–201

Essen to Lille by train

14Weekly Trains

4h 28mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lille via Brussels-North train station in around 5h 53m.

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