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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Turnhout is to bus and line 319 bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Turnhout is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Turnhout Warande perron 1 via Eindhoven, Station J and Reusel Evenementenhalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Turnhout via Köln Hbf and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Turnhout?

The distance between Essen and Turnhout is 173 km. The road distance is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Turnhout without a car is to bus and line 319 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs €15 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Essen to Turnhout, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Turnhout bus from?

Essen to Turnhout bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Turnhout train from?

Essen to Turnhout train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Turnhout?

The best way to get from Essen to Turnhout is to bus and line 319 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Turnhout bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Turnhout train arrive?

Essen to Turnhout train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Turnhout?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Turnhout is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Essen to Turnhout.

Where can I stay near Turnhout?

There are 431+ hotels available in Turnhout.

Essen to Turnhout - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 319 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Turnhout by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Bus, line 319 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Eindhoven Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reuselbus 319
4h 9m
€16–23
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain
3. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Warande perron 3bus 45
4h 20m
€38–108
Drive 157 km
1. Drive from Essen to Turnhoutcar 157 km
1h 41m
€25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Turnhouttrain Ic
5h 42m
€67–130

Essen to Turnhout by bus and foot

32Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Turnhout Warande perron 1 via Eindhoven Station, Eindhoven, Station J, Reusel, Busstation Reusel, and Reusel Evenementenhalte in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Turnhout via Köln Hbf and Brussels-Nord in around 5h 42m.

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