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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen | Lille | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | 131 Boulevard de Turin | Fastest | |||||
| Essen | Lille | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | 131 Boulevard de Turin | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | 131 Boulevard de Turin | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 00:54 CET.
Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Lille
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lille. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£20 - £57 | Average duration6h 55m | 7kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£18 - £28 | Average duration3h 30m | 12kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Lille?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Lille
- A
Lille - Boulevard de Turin
Bus station, Boulevard de Turin, 59800 Lille, France - B
1 Place Saint-Hubert
1 Place Saint-Hubert, 59800 Lille, France - CLille, 59777 Lille, France
- D
253 Boulevard de Leeds
253 Boulevard de Leeds, 59800 Lille, France
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Lille
What's the distance between Essen and Lille by coach?
The distance between Essen and Lille by coach is approximately 181 miles (291 km).
How can I get from Essen to Lille without driving?
The best way to go from Essen to Lille without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Lille was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Lille as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £18 to £45 for a bus ticket from Essen to Lille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-26.
