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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

10

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM6h25
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
07:15PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05AM9h05
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
02:10PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:50AM8h30
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
03:20PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$511One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50449
09:00PM6h55
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
03:55AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:55PM6h40
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
07:35PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$601One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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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Train

€31

Average price

Cheapest

€83

Average price

6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Essen to Lille bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 6:16 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
8h10
3:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)1 transfer
blablacarbus504297:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
7h30
3:25 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
6h25
5:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
6h40
5:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)0 transfersDirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:03 PM Essen Hbf
7h17
7:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
8h25
1:25 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)1 transfer
blablacarbus504497:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
6h55
1:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)0 transfersDirect
Monday, July 14
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
9h05
12:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
13h50
5:10 PM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:50 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
10
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
6h 25m
First bus
00:15
Last bus
23:50
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

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

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popular bus stations

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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The major bus station for arrivals in Lille is Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) for your trip to Lille from Essen.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Boulevard de Turin
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
  • Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
  • Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available on the concourse.
Public transit options for Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
  • Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER

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