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Eurostar is a high-speed train service that connects Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres and travels across Europe, allowing you to reach your destination quickly. Additionally, Eurostar has a reputation for reliability and punctuality, ensuring that you arrive at your destination on time.

Eurostar trains from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres offer convenient travel options. The average fare is €121.76, with the cheapest prices starting at €121.76. On average, the train journey from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres takes around 5 hours 59 minutes. The first train departs at 05:41 and the last train departs at 07:41 from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres.

Plan your train journey, check train times and prices, get live status updates and station information, and book cheap train tickets today for a memorable travel experience.

Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres Eurostar Live Timetable

Eurostar is a high-speed train service that connects Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres and travels across Europe. On average, the train journey from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres takes around 5 hours 59 minutes. The first train departs at 05:41 and the last train departs at 07:41 from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres.

DepartsArrivesOperator

05:41

Essen Central Station
5h 10m, 1 change

10:51

Lille Europe		Eurostar
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07:41

Essen Central Station
5h 59m, 1 change

13:40

Lille Europe		Eurostar
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07:41

Essen Central Station
6h 37m, 1 change

14:18

Lille-Flandres		Eurostar
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Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres Eurostar Train Journey Information

Discover the convenience of Eurostar when planning your journey from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres. With Eurostar, you can effortlessly explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration and price. Our seamless journey planner allows you to optimise your trip and make the most of your travel with Eurostar.

First train
05:41
Last train
07:41
Departure station
Essen Central Station
Arrival station
Lille-Flandres
Journey time
5 hours 10 minutes
Distance
180 miles (290km)
Price
From €121.76
Train operators
SNCF, Eurostar

Essen Central Station To Lille-Flandres Eurostar Travel Guide

Plan Your Train Journey

Eurostar is a high-speed train service that provides convenient travel from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres. The train journey from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres takes approximately 5 hours 59 minutes. The first train departs at 05:41, while the last train leaves at 07:41. For more details, please refer to our Train Journey Planner and Timetable.

Book Cheap Train Tickets

Eurostar trains from Essen Central Station to Lille-Flandres offer convenient travel options. The average Standard ticket fare is €121.76. Fares for kids aged 4 to 11 years old are approximately 30% cheaper in Standard and Standard Premier. Kids under 4 can travel for free, provided they can sit on an adult's lap. There are plenty of Eurostar Promotions on TrainPal, book cheap Eurostar tickets now!

Travel Documents and Visas

Kindly ensure that you have your passport and other necessary travel documents, including visas, residence permits, and ID cards, with you. It is important to verify that these documents are valid. Before your trip, please consult the appropriate government websites to determine if you require a visa for your destination(s). If you are travelling to or from London, you will be required to present a valid travel document along with your ticket.

Check-In and When to Arrive

    Regarding Eurostar trains to and from London:

  • Ticket gates close up to 30 minutes before departure, with a 15-minute window for Business Premier classes.
  • It is advisable to arrive at least 90 minutes before departure when departing from London.
  • For Eurostar journeys from other EU cities to London, it is recommended to arrive between 60 to 120 minutes before departure.

    • When travelling between Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany:

  • Except for journeys to and from London, simply locate your train on the departure board and proceed directly to the platform.
  • To ensure a stress-free boarding experience, we suggest arriving at the station 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of your train.

Essen Central Station To Lille-Flandres Eurostar Travel Guide

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