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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Lille to Essen?

The distance between Lille and Essen is 408 km. The road distance is 321.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Lille to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Essen train from?

Lille to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Essen?

The best way to get from Lille to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs €21 - €80 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Lille to Essen bus arrive?

Lille to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Lille to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Essen is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lille to Essen.

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

Book your Lille to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Lille to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lille to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 10m
€60–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N1153 / ...
6h 45m
€19–60
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Lille to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
6h 29m
€21–79
Drive 321.5 km
1. Drive from Lille to Essencar 321.5 km
3h 17m
€50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
6h 24m
€124–406
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
4h 24m
€70–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 39m
€69–140

Lille to Essen by train

97Weekly Trains

4h 10mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.9 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 6h 29m.

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