The average train between Zurich and Turnhout takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Turnhout station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
Zurich to Turnhout train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Turnhout train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Turnhout station.
Book your Zurich to Turnhout train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Turnhout is 511.4 km. The road distance is 1,055 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Turnhout via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 53m.