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

The cheapest way to get from Turnhout to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turnhout to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Turnhout and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Turnhout to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Turnhout Zeshoek and arriving at Essen central train station via Baarle-Nassau, St. Janstraat and Breda central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Turnhout and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Turnhout to Essen. However, there are services departing from Turnhout and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Turnhout to Essen?

The distance between Turnhout and Essen is 226 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Turnhout to Essen without a car is to line 45 bus and train which takes 4h and costs €40 - €90.

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

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

Where do I catch the Turnhout to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Turnhout to Essen train from?

Turnhout to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Turnhout station.

Train or bus from Turnhout to Essen?

The best way to get from Turnhout to Essen is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Turnhout to Essen bus arrive?

Turnhout to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Turnhout to Essen train arrive?

Turnhout to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Turnhout to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Turnhout to Essen is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Turnhout to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Turnhout to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Line 45 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Zeshoek to Tilburg Centraal Station perron Bbus 45
2. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
4h
€43–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023
5h 26m
€23–31
Drive 158.9 km
1. Drive from Turnhout to Essencar 158.9 km
1h 43m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Turnhout to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 47m
€54–142
Bus via Eindhoven
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven to Essenbus Kyiv-Hasselt
6h 3m

Turnhout to Essen by bus and train

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4hAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Turnhout to Essen.

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Distance: 225.8 km
Duration: 4h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Turnhout to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h 47m.

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