The average train between Leiden and Turnhout takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 hourly between Leiden and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Turnhout? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Turnhout station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Leiden to Turnhout train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Leiden to Turnhout train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Leiden to Turnhout train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leiden and Turnhout is 98 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Turnhout via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 24m.