How to Travel from
Essen to Lille
by Plane, Bus or Car
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Essen, Germany → Lille, France
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Lille
Composite routes from Essen to Lille
Cheapest
3 h 15 min
Car
319 km.
from $17
Route Navigator Essen - Lille
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 16 km 163 м
16 km 163 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim
Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim, A 3, 263 м
263 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Venlo, Moers, Duisburg
Venlo, Moers, Duisburg, A 40, 4 km 264 м
4 km 264 м
Keep right and drive toward Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort
Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort, 369 м
369 м
Keep left and drive toward Duisburg-Hochfeld
Duisburg-Hochfeld, 275 м
275 м
Keep left toward A 40
A 40, 39 km 486 м
39 km 486 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo
Venlo, 405 м
405 м
Keep right onto A67
4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen, A73, 270 м
270 м
Keep left onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht, A73, 1 km 525 м
1 km 525 м
Keep left onto A67 and drive toward Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900
Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900, 10 km 790 м
10 km 790 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Ysselsteyn
Panningen, Ysselsteyn, N277, 16 km 170 м
16 km 170 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, N279, 23 km 9 м
23 km 9 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Antwerpen, Eersel
Antwerpen, Eersel, A67, 9 km 33 м
9 km 33 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk
Eersel, Bergeijk, N397, 67 km 376 м
67 km 376 м
Keep right and take Ring toward Ring
Ring, Ring, 187 м
187 м
Keep left and take Ring 1 toward Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid
Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid, Ring 1, 9 km 129 м
9 km 129 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E 17 toward Rijsel (Lille), Gent, Sint-Niklaas
Rijsel (Lille), Gent, Sint-Niklaas, E 17, 111 km 307 м
111 km 307 м
Keep right and drive toward Marcq en Barœul-centre
Marcq en Barœul-centre, 377 м
377 м
Keep left
63 м
63 м
Turn right onto Avenue de la Marne
Avenue de la Marne, 5 km 250 м
5 km 250 м
Turn left onto Rue des Canonniers
Rue des Canonniers, 106 м
106 м
Turn right onto Rue de Roubaix
Rue de Roubaix, 193 м
193 м
Turn left onto Rue des Ponts de Comines
Rue des Ponts de Comines, 134 м
134 м
Turn left onto Rue Faidherbe
Rue Faidherbe, 94 м
94 м
Turn right onto Rue du Priez
Rue du Priez, 246 м
246 м
Turn right onto Rue du Molinel
Rue du Molinel, 328 м
328 м
Turn left onto Rue du Plat
Rue du Plat, 150 м
150 м
Continue onto Place Jacquard
Place Jacquard, 143 м
143 м
Turn right onto Boulevard de la Liberté
Boulevard de la Liberté, 411 м
411 м
Turn left onto Rue Jean Sans Peur
Rue Jean Sans Peur, 52 м
52 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Lille?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lille is to bus via Brussels which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 6h.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Lille?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lille?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen - Bus Station station and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Lille?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
How far is it from Essen to Lille?
The distance between Essen and Lille is 388 km. The road distance is 321.4 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Lille without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Lille without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Lille?
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Essen to Lille, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Lille bus from?
Essen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Lille train from?
Essen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Lille?
The best way to get from Essen to Lille is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 6h.
Where does the Essen to Lille bus arrive?
Essen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Where does the Essen to Lille train arrive?
Essen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Can I drive from Essen to Lille?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lille is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Essen to Lille.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Lille?
Book your Essen to Lille train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lille?
Book your Essen to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Lille?
There are 1967+ hotels available in Lille. Prices start at $35.15 per night.
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