The average train between Turnhout and Essen takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Turnhout and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Turnhout is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. 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 Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
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 station.
Book your Turnhout to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Turnhout and Essen is 36.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Turnhout to Essen via Anvers-Central in around 1h 39m.