The average train between Lille and Essen takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Lille and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lille is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Essen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Lille to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lille and Essen is 291.1 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 24m.
