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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 12:54 AM 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 R 401, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 434 - R 1 279 | Average duration6h 55m | 7kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 401 - R 631 | 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 from Essen to Lille by bus
How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Lille cost?
The bus ticket price from Essen to Lille starts at R 434. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Lille is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Lille?
The average travel time between Essen and Lille is around 6h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 291 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Lille?
The number of buses from Essen to Lille can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Lille by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Essen to Lille?
When taking the bus from Essen to Lille, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Lille?
Buses travelling between Essen and Lille leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Lille - Boulevard de Turin, 1 Place Saint-Hubert, Gare de Lille Europe.
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 R 402To 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 R 402 to R 1 005 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 R 402, which is on 2025-11-26.
