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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Lille is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Lille is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Lille via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Lille Europe via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Lille?

The distance between Esslingen and Lille is 795 km. The road distance is 601.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Lille without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Esslingen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Lille bus from?

Esslingen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Lille train from?

Esslingen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Esslingen to Lille?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Lille is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Esslingen to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Esslingen to Lille train arrive?

Esslingen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Lille is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Esslingen to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2095+ hotels available in Lille.

Esslingen to Lille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Esslingen to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 40m
€130–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
12h 25m
€54–86
Drive 601.4 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Lillecar 601.4 km
6h 37m
€93–134
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane STR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 45m
€131–322
Train
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
13h 13m
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane STR - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 47m
€127–402
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 16m
€114–346
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 28m
€162–462

Esslingen to Lille by train

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.6 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Lille Europe via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pliensauv. Weilstraße to Lille via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Brussels-North train station in around 12h 25m.

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