Turnhout to Essen Trains

Turnhout to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Turnhout and Essen takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 56m
Duration: 374 km
Distance: €73
Average price: 4 times a day
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4h 51m

€55–151

Turnhout to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Turnhout and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Turnhout is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Turnhout to Essen? 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.