Essen to Lille bus

Cheap bus tickets from Essen to Lille

Showing times and prices for Apr 03

Cheapest

18

Average

21

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.

Flixbus
11:42AMEssen7h53 07:35PMLille
0 transfers
181One-way
Flixbus
04:55PMEssen8h40 01:35AMLille
0 transfers
201One-way
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:00PMEssen6h55 02:55AMLille
0 transfers
201One-way
BlaBlaCar Bus
07:00PMEssen6h55 01:55AMLille
0 transfers
251One-way

Bus schedule from Essen to Lille

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, April 3
Flixbus
11:42AMEssen7h53 07:35PMLille
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Flixbus
04:55PMEssen8h40 01:35AMLille
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BlaBlaCar Bus
07:00PMEssen6h55 01:55AMLille
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BlaBlaCar Bus
08:00PMEssen6h55 02:55AMLille
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Bus times from Essen to Lille

Showing times and prices for Apr 03

Fastest Journey

6 h 55 m

Average

7 h 35 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

291 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Essen for Lille every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

BlaBlaCar Bus
08:00PMEssen6h55 02:55AMLille
0 transfers
201One-way
BlaBlaCar Bus
07:00PMEssen6h55 01:55AMLille
0 transfers
251One-way
Flixbus
11:42AMEssen7h53 07:35PMLille
0 transfers
181One-way
Flixbus
04:55PMEssen8h40 01:35AMLille
0 transfers
201One-way

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Overview: Bus from Essen to Lille

distanceDistance180 miles (291 km)
durationAverage bus duration7 h 55 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$36 (€31)
frequencyBus frequency6 a day
changesDirect busYes, there is 1 direct bus a day
carriersBus providersBlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn or Flixbus

Buses from Essen to Lille cover the 180 miles (291 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 55 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn or Flixbus. Normally, there are 6 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $33 (€29), but the average price of bus tickets is $36 (€31). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).

Bus companies: FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Lille

Find the best buses between Essen and Lille with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar Bus from $33 (€29). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

BlaBlaCar Bus
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Lille bus information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 4 min
  • BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Essen to Lille bus information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 55 min
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of bus services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of buses includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Essen to Lille bus.

    Travel Tips: Bus to Lille from Essen

    Travel Tips: Take the bus to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Lille.
    FAQs

    Travel by bus between Essen, Germany and Lille, France is: Unrestricted.

    Is international entry into Lille from Essen restricted?

    International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Essen?

    Entry Requirements:

    • There are no current restrictions

    What are the safety rules to follow in Lille, France?

    The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

    • Physical distance required: metre (s) ( feet)
    • Face mask required: Recommended

    The above information was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Lille from Essen closer to your date of departure here

    The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Lille to Essen is: Unrestricted

    Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from France?

    Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Lille?

    What are the requirements?

    • There are no current restrictions

    What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?

    The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

    • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
    • Face mask: Mandatory

    Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Essen from Lille here.

    Omio customers have found the cheapest buses from Essen to Lille to cost as little as $33 (€29)  in the next 7 days.
    The bus price from Essen to Lille is on average $36 (€31)  if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this trip in the next 7 days.
    The distance to Lille from Essen by bus is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
    The Essen to Lille bus duration is on average 7 h 55 min, which is to be expected when traveling 180 mile (291 km) to Lille from Essen. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

    When taking the bus between Essen and Lille, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), Essen-Altenessen (Bahnhof) and Essen, Hauptbahnhof Südseite. Your route can end in bus stations such as Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), Lille, Place Saint Hubert and Lille, Boulevard Victor Hugo (Total Access).

    Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter)   and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).

    The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this trip, called Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), is located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city center of Essen.

    The most popular arrival bus station, Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city center of Lille.

    For the journey from Essen to Lille you can take a bus with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn or Flixbus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Lille from Essen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
    The average number of buses departing Essen for Lille is 6 a day. The bus schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
    You can take the earliest bus from Essen to Lille at 4: 45 AM   or take the last bus from Essen to Lille leaving at 8: 00 PM. Look for the latest Essen to Lille bus schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the bus for this trip.
    If you book a bus ticket from Essen to Lille within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $36 (€31) one way. However, we recommend booking your bus in advance to get access to the best prices. Bus tickets between Essen and Lille are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

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