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Lille to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Essen takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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.

6h 4m
Duration
408 km
Distance
€145
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 50m
€77–291

Lille to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lille and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 408 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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 3h 50m.

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