Lille to Essen Bus and Coach

Q: What is the distance between Lille and Essen?

The distance between these two places is a total of 198 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Lille and Essen?

The average travel time between the stations is 07:15 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Lille to Essen?

The ticket prices begin from £23.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Lille to Essen?

The average number of daily departures is 3. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Lille to Essen?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from Lille to Essen by bus?

To travel from Lille to Essen by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Lille and Essen?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave Lille?

The first bus departs at 12:30, and the last bus departs at 12:30.

Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Lille to Essen?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Lille to Essen Route Overview

Lille to Essen bus is a popular way of travelling between France and Germany.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Lille at 12:30h, arriving at Essen at 19:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 12:30h, arriving at 19:45h the same day.

Departure station and country Lille, France

Arrival station and country Essen, Germany

Travel Distance 198 mi

Average Trip Duration 07h 15min

Total Departures 3

Popular Operators BlaBlaCar Bus

Lowest Price £23

Transportation Options Coach

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Lille to Essen:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

12:30 Lille Boulevard de Turin

7h 15min

19:45 Essen Bus Station Freiheit

BlaBlaCar Bus

from 27.49 HRK

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Traveling by coach from Lille to Essen

The shortest travel distance between Lille and Essen is 198 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 07:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:15h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Lille to Essen route

BlaBlaCar Bus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 217 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.3 BlaBlaCar Bus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Lille or Essen coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Lille

You can see information about the departure station and stops Lille here

Essen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £23 (One-Way) or £46 (Return).

Travel reviews for Lille to Essen bus

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Other popular destinations from Lille

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Lille, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

Lille - Amsterdam

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Lille - Brussels Charleroi (Airport)

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Lille - Cologne Bonn (Airport)

Lille - Frankfurt

Lille - Aix-en-Provence

Lille - Paris Charles de Gaulle (Airport)

Other popular destinations from Essen

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Essen, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:

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