The average train between Bern and Turnhout takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 4 times a day between Bern and Turnhout. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Turnhout at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Turnhout? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Turnhout station via Basel SBB station, Frankfurt station and Brussels-Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Bern to Turnhout train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Turnhout train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Turnhout station.
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The distance between Bern and Turnhout is 519.3 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Turnhout via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Brussels-Nord in around 10h 18m.