The average train between Essen and Turnhout takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Turnhout. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Turnhout station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Essen to Turnhout train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Turnhout train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Essen to Turnhout train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Turnhout is 144.2 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Turnhout via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 38m.