How to Travel from
Lille to Essen
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Lille, France → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lille to Essen
Composite routes from Lille to Essen
Cheapest
3 h 16 min
Car
320 km.
from $17
Other
4 h 2 min
290 km.
from $151.59
6 h 27 min
Train, Plane
290 km.
from $326.33
4 h 36 min
290 km.
from $191.61
7 h 15 min
Bus, Train
290 km.
from $47.34
Route Navigator Lille - Essen
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Rue Jean Sans Peur
Rue Jean Sans Peur, 43 м
43 м
Turn right onto Boulevard de la Liberté
Boulevard de la Liberté, 495 м
495 м
Turn left onto Rue de Valmy
Rue de Valmy, 237 м
237 м
Continue onto Avenue du Président John-Fitzgerald Kennedy
Avenue du Président John-Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1 km 579 м
1 km 579 м
Turn left onto Rue Paul Duez
Rue Paul Duez, 1 km 535 м
1 km 535 м
Keep left onto Rue Javary
Rue Javary, 226 м
226 м
Keep left and drive toward Tourcoing, Gent, Roubaix
Tourcoing, Gent, Roubaix, 66 km 271 м
66 km 271 м
Keep right onto E17 and drive toward Gent-Centrum, U.Z. Gent
Gent-Centrum, U.Z. Gent, 1 km 797 м
1 km 797 м
Keep left onto E17
198 м
198 м
Keep right onto E17 and drive toward Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990
Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990, 59 km 613 м
59 km 613 м
Keep right and drive toward Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout
Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout, 9 km 103 м
9 km 103 м
Keep right onto E34
54 km 397 м
54 km 397 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N284 toward Hapert, Bladel, Reusel
Hapert, Bladel, Reusel, N284, 4 km 855 м
4 km 855 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard
Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard, N397, 5 km 854 м
5 km 854 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N69 toward Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West
Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West, N69, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Duisburg, Venlo
Duisburg, Venlo, A67, 19 km 768 м
19 km 768 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne, N279, 16 km 348 м
16 km 348 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum
Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum, N277, 15 km 463 м
15 km 463 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo, Venlo 0-1000
Venlo, Venlo 0-1000, 443 м
443 м
Keep right onto A67
60 km 765 м
60 km 765 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Zentrum
Essen-Zentrum, 236 м
236 м
Keep left
60 м
60 м
Continue onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 1 km 178 м
1 km 178 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 8
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$53.16–$59.49
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
32 min
Once a week
$12.66–$18.99
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Questions and Answers
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 $30.43 - $48.91 and takes 6h 55m.
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 13m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Lille and Essen?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille - Europe Train Station station and arriving at Essen - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
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 2m.
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 2m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 .
How long does it take to get from Lille to Essen?
It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train 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 2m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $48.91 and takes 6h 55m.
Where does the Lille to Essen bus arrive?
Lille to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - 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 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m 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 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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