What is the cheapest way to get from Turnhout to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Turnhout to Essen is to line 319 bus and bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turnhout to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Turnhout to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Turnhout and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Turnhout to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Turnhout Zeshoek and arriving at Essen central train station via Reusel, Busstation Reusel and Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Turnhout and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Turnhout to Essen. However, there are services departing from Turnhout and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Turnhout to Essen?

The distance between Turnhout and Essen is 227 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.

How do I travel from Turnhout to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Turnhout to Essen without a car is to line 45 bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €25 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Turnhout to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Turnhout to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turnhout to Essen bus from?

Turnhout to Essen bus services, operated by Bravo, depart from Reusel, Busstation Reusel.

Where do I catch the Turnhout to Essen train from?

Turnhout to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Turnhout station.

Train or bus from Turnhout to Essen?

The best way to get from Turnhout to Essen is to line 319 bus and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €250 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Turnhout to Essen bus arrive?

Turnhout to Essen bus services, operated by Bravo, arrive at Eindhoven, Station.

Where does the Turnhout to Essen train arrive?

Turnhout to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Turnhout to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Turnhout to Essen is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Turnhout to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Turnhout to Essen?

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Turnhout to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, and line 319 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Turnhout to Essen by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Line 45 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Warande perron 3 to Tilburg Centraal Station perron Bbus 45
2. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 55m
€25–101
Line 319 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reusel, Busstation Reusel to Eindhoven, Stationbus 319
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
4h 52m
€19–30
Drive 158.8 km
1. Drive from Turnhout to Essencar 158.8 km
1h 43m
€25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Turnhout to Brussels-Nordtrain Trn / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 31m
€54–246
Line 319 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reusel, Busstation Reusel to Eindhoven, Stationbus 319
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 34m
€26–77

Turnhout to Essen by bus and train

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Distance: 226.7 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Turnhout, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Turnhout Zeshoek to Essen central train station via Reusel, Busstation Reusel, Eindhoven, Station, and Eindhoven Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Turnhout to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h 31m.

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