Question 1

Is travel by bus currently allowed from Lille, France to Essen, Germany?

Accepted Answer

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

What is the status of international entry into Germany from France?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

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

Conditions of entry:

There are no current restrictions

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

When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

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

The information above was last checked on 5/25/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Essen from Lille before traveling.

Question 2

Do I need to quarantine when I return to France from Essen, Germany?

Accepted Answer

The restriction level for your return bus to Lille, France from Essen is: Unrestricted.

Is my return bus 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?

Conditions of reentry:

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:

Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
Face mask required: Recommended

Last checked on 5/25/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Lille from Essen closer to your date of departure here here.

Question 3

How much does a cheap bus between Lille and Essen cost?

Accepted Answer

Omio customers have found the cheapest buses from Lille to Essen to cost as little as $15 (€13) in the next 7 days.

Question 4

What is the cost of a bus from Lille to Essen?

Accepted Answer

If you’re looking to purchase your bus tickets in the next week, you can expect the Lille to Essen bus price to come in at an average of $22 (€19) one way.

Question 5

What is the distance from Lille to Essen by bus?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lille and Essen by bus is approximately 180 miles (291 km).

Question 6

How long is a bus to Essen from Lille on average?

Accepted Answer

On average the Lille to Essen bus travel time is 6 h 10 min for the 180 mile (291 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Question 7

What station does the bus from Lille to Essen depart from? Which Essen bus station do I come into from Lille?

Accepted Answer

When departing from Lille, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), Lille, Place Saint Hubert and Lille, Boulevard Victor Hugo (Total Access). When arriving in Essen, you can end your trip in bus stations like Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), Essen-Altenessen (Bahnhof) and Essen, Hauptbahnhof Südseite.

Omio customers book a bus from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter) most frequently for this route.

Question 8

Where is the bus station in Lille? Where is the bus station in Essen?

Accepted Answer

You can find the most popular departure bus station for this route, Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), located approximately 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center of Lille. The most popular arrival bus station in Essen, called Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from its city center.

Question 9

Which bus providers go from Lille to Essen?

Accepted Answer

When taking a bus from Lille to Essen, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Essen. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service to Essen from Lille and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Question 10

How many buses are there to Essen from Lille a day?

Accepted Answer

On average, there are 4 buses a day from Lille to Essen. The bus times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

Question 11

When is the earliest bus from Lille to Essen? When is the last bus from Lille to Essen?

Accepted Answer

The earliest bus departing from Lille to Essen leaves at 4: 40 AM. The last bus departing from Lille to Essen leaves at 11: 45 PM. You can find the latest Lille to Essen bus schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

Question 12

How early should I buy bus tickets from Lille to Essen to score the best deals?

Accepted Answer

In general, we recommend booking tickets for buses in advance to score the best deals from all possible bus companies offering this journey and save money. If you purchase bus tickets to Essen from Lille within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $22 (€19) one way. To find the best prices for this journey, consider booking your bus ticket from Lille to Essen a few months in advance.

	Distance	180 miles (291 km)
	Average bus duration	6 h 10 min
	Average bus ticket price	$22 (€19)
	Bus frequency	4 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus companies	BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar

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