How far is Essen from Lille?

The distance separating Essen and Lille is 181 miles (291 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Lille?

Most of the buses traveling from Essen to Lille leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Lille - Boulevard de Turin. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lille?

Once in Lille, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are La Piscine Museum, Lille Métropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art, Hospice Comtesse Museum, Old Town and Lille Zoo.

Bus Essen to Lille from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Lille on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:55am	Essen	7h 30m	5:25pm	Lille	Cheapest
	12:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 40m	7:35pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	Fastest
	9:00pm	Essen	6h 55m	3:55am	Lille	No tags
	4:40am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 50m	12:30pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:03pm	HBF	7h 32m	7:35pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 12:54 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Lille

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lille. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

181 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $72	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $36	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Lille?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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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
C
Gare de Lille Europe
Lille, 59777 Lille, France
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D
253 Boulevard de Leeds
253 Boulevard de Leeds, 59800 Lille, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Lille by bus

How far is Essen from Lille?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Lille?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lille?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$28

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$25

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$23

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Lille was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $23

To 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 $23 to $57 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 $23 which is on 2025-11-26.