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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lille is to bus via Brussels which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 51m.

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 €50 - €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 every four hours, 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 34m.

How far is it from Essen to Lille?

The distance between Essen and Lille is 408 km. The road distance is 321.1 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 34m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 34m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 51m.

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 321 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 2139+ hotels available in Lille.

Essen to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 34m
€118–200
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
5h 51m
€25–41
Drive 321.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lillecar 321.1 km
3h 17m
€51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lillebus FlixBus N1153 / ...
6h 40m
€26–50
Train via Kerkrade
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
8h
€69–159

Essen to Lille by train

16Weekly Trains

4h 34mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 407.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lille via Brussels-North train station in around 5h 51m.

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