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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Lille to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Lille and Essen Hbf is 408 km. The road distance is 321.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lille to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Lille to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Lille to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Essen Hbf is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Lille to Essen Hbf.

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

Book your Lille to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

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

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Train
best
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 25m
€103–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
5h 25m
€26–55
Drive 321.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to Essen Hbfcar 321.1 km
3h 16m
€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 10m
€148–318
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 45m
€67–136

Lille to Essen Hbf by train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.7 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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