The average train between Essen and Turnhout takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. 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 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Turnhout at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Essen to Turnhout train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Turnhout train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Essen to Turnhout train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Turnhout is 144.2 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Turnhout via Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 16m.
