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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Turnhout is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 41m.

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 €23 - €35.

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 3 via Breda, Centraal Station and Baarle-Nassau Sint-Janstraat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Turnhout?

The distance between Essen and Turnhout is 225 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 train and line 45 bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 50m and costs €17 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Turnhout bus arrive?

Essen to Turnhout bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Breda central train 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 419+ hotels available in Turnhout.

Essen to Turnhout - 5 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Turnhout by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
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 23m
€42–83
Bus, line 319 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopadbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reuselbus 319
4h 50m
€18–63
Drive 157 km
1. Drive from Essen to Turnhoutcar 157 km
1h 41m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train stationbus 023
5h 10m
€21–62
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 30m
€53–156

Essen to Turnhout by train and bus

198Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.3 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Turnhout Warande perron 1 via Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopad, Eindhoven, Station J, Reusel, Busstation Reusel, and Reusel Evenementenhalte in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Turnhout via Köln Hbf and Brussels-Nord in around 5h 30m.

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