| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Blablacar Bus | Standard AC | 01:45 | 08:40 | $49.77 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 09:25 | 16:10 | $38.99 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 11:20 | 17:35 | $45.48 | |
Bus | Blablacar Bus | Standard AC | 12:30 | 19:45 | $21.63 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Standard | 16:12 | 22:19 | $248.32 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Plus | 16:12 | 22:19 | $287.05 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Premier | 16:12 | 22:19 | $338.30 |
Travelling between Lille and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 372.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 29.62.
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 33 hours to travel between Lille and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Lille and Essen. Bus will bring you to your destination in 6h 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1days 8h 20m to reach Essen.
Travelling between Lille and Essen can be as cheap as USD 29.62 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 372.37 if you buy a EasyJet, Eurowings flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lille to Essen.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Blablacar Bus, FlixBus
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $30 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h 55m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:10 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 29 |
| Distance | 318 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Blablacar Bus, EasyJet, Eurowings, FlixTrain |