Train Turnhout to Essen from €92 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Turnhout and Essen takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. 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.

5h 8m
Duration: 375 km
Distance: €92
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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4h 47m

€70–167

Turnhout to Essen train times

Trains run 5 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 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:02 PM → 11:16 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

4:54 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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