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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lille to Essen
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 19 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lille to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Essen will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lille for Essen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 7 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lille to Essen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 291 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lille to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Essen coaches for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:25 Lille | 6h45 | 14:10 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:20 Lille | 6h15 | 15:35 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Lille | 9h40 | 21:40 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 17 December | |||||
| 05:00 Lille | 7h55 | 12:55 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Essen
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Buses from Lille to Essen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 291 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 291 km |
Average bus duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lille to EssenYou can travel by bus between Lille to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lille to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Essen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Essen
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Express (in the station)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: 2 Train: TGV, TER
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