Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Essen to Lille?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Essen to Lille: BlaBlaCar Bus Assistance Priority boarding Accessible seating options. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

What are the best sights in Lille?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Lille are: Palais des Beaux-Arts, one of the largest art museums in France featuring European paintings and sculptures Vieux Lille, a charming historic district known for its cobblestone streets and Flemish architecture La Citadelle, a 17th-century military fortress surrounded by a scenic park Lille Cathedral, a striking Gothic Revival cathedral with a modern façade Grand Place, the central square of Lille surrounded by ornate buildings and bustling cafes.

What are the best things to do in Lille?

The best things to do in Lille include: Lille Zoo, a family-friendly attraction featuring a variety of animals and educational exhibits Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas, a vibrant urban park perfect for relaxation and leisure activities Marché de Wazemmes, a lively market offering a wide range of local produce and goods Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille, a fascinating museum showcasing natural history exhibits La Piscine Museum, an art and industry museum located in a former swimming pool in nearby Roubaix.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Essen to Lille?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Essen to Lille depends on the bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher. FlixBus You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Essen to Lille?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Essen to Lille: BlaBlaCar Bus One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Essen to Lille?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Essen to Lille: BlaBlaCar Bus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Essen to Lille?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Essen to Lille. The following conditions apply: FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed Guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Lille

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$45

Average price

$73

Fastest journey

6 h 25 m

Average duration

7 h 8 m

Buses per day

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Essen to Lille will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.

Fast buses

Of the 10 buses that leave Essen for Lille on Mon, Jul 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus

12:50PM6h25

Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)

07:15PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)

$451One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus

05:05AM9h05

Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)

02:10PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)

$511One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus · FlixBus

06:50AM8h30

Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)

03:20PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)

$511One-way

1 transfer

50449

09:00PM6h55

Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)

03:55AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)

$571One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

12:55PM6h40

Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)

07:35PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)

$601One-way

0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for Essen to Lille

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €83.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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Most popular Bus	Train
€31 Average price Cheapest	€83 Average price
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest	- CO2 emissions
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Essen to Lille bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 6:16 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	8h10	3:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	1 transfer
50429	7:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	7h30	3:25 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	6h25	5:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	6h40	5:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain+FlixBus	12:03 PM Essen Hbf	7h17	7:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	5:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	8h25	1:25 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	1 transfer
50449	7:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	6h55	1:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	0 transfersDirect
Monday, July 14
FlixBus · FlixBus	3:05 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	9h05	12:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	3:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	13h50	5:10 PM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	4:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)	8h30	1:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Essen to Lille

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Buses from Essen to Lille run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

180 miles (291 km)

Average bus duration

5h 38m

Cheapest ticket price

$16 (€13)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

6h 25m

First bus

00:15

Last bus

23:50

Price information

Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar and Eurolines Deutschland from Essen to Lille

Find the best buses to Lille from Essen with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar and Eurolines Deutschland from $19 (€15). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Bus information from Essen to Lille with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 6 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $19
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Essen to Lille bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 7 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $19
FlixBus frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Bus from Essen to Lille

FAQs: Take the bus from Essen to Lille with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Lille.

Cheap bus tickets from Essen to Lille can start from as little as $24 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Essen to Lille is $39 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Essen to Lille bus travel time is 6 h 55 min for the 180 mile (291 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Essen to Lille leaves at 2: 10AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Essen to Lille leaves at 8: 00PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Essen to Lille without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 3 direct buses from Essen to Lille each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Essen to Lille bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip between Essen and Lille as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Essen to Lille is September.

You have options as you can travel from Essen to Lille 2 different ways: train or bus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Essen to Lille:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Essen to Lille for bus companies BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Lille are:

Palais des Beaux-Arts, one of the largest art museums in France featuring European paintings and sculptures
Vieux Lille, a charming historic district known for its cobblestone streets and Flemish architecture
La Citadelle, a 17th-century military fortress surrounded by a scenic park
Lille Cathedral, a striking Gothic Revival cathedral with a modern façade
Grand Place, the central square of Lille surrounded by ornate buildings and bustling cafes.

The best things to do in Lille include:

Lille Zoo, a family-friendly attraction featuring a variety of animals and educational exhibits
Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas, a vibrant urban park perfect for relaxation and leisure activities
Marché de Wazemmes, a lively market offering a wide range of local produce and goods
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille, a fascinating museum showcasing natural history exhibits
La Piscine Museum, an art and industry museum located in a former swimming pool in nearby Roubaix.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Essen to Lille depends on the bus providers:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Essen to Lille, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.

Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Essen to Lille.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Essen to Lille:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Essen to Lille:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Essen to Lille. The following conditions apply:

FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Essen to Lille with the following bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Essen to Lille with the following bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Essen to Lille with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

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Popular bus stations from Essen to Lille

Essen

Lille

The major bus station for departures in Essen is Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip from Essen to Lille.

Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)

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