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Compare train and bus for Lille to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Essen:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Essen costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 4h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Essen
How to get from Lille to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5042812:25 PM 7h20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 7:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 50428
12:25 PM 7h20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 7:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 50428
12:25 PM 7h20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 7:45 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Essen:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Essen costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Regional, Intercity, Regionalbahn to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Essen by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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