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 €20 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

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 56m.

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 29m.

How far is it from Turnhout to Essen?

The distance between Turnhout and Essen is 182 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 319 bus and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €27 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 56m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 4h 29m.

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 319 bus, bus, and car

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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 319 bus, train
best
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 19m
€27–81
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 56m
€20–31
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 Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 29m
€63–260
Line 45 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Markt perron 6 to Tilburg Centraal Station perron Bbus 45
2. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
4h 30m
€24–107

Turnhout to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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 Evenementenhalte, Reusel, Busstation Reusel, Eindhoven, Station, and Eindhoven Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Turnhout to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h 29m.

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