The average train between Turnhout and Essen takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Turnhout to Essen. 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 Turnhout and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Turnhout is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Turnhout to Essen. However, there are services departing from Turnhout station and arriving at Essen station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Turnhout to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Turnhout station.
Turnhout to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Turnhout to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Turnhout and Essen is 144.2 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Turnhout to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h 30m.
