How to get from Essen to Turnhout by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essen to Turnhout in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 490 bus from Turnhout Station Perron 1 station to Turnhout Tielendijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 490490
Leaves from Essen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 1
    ID 106231
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Geel Ziekenhuis Hoofdingang
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Turnhout Tielendijk
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Tielendijk
    ID 108919
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via S32, IC and 33

To get from Essen to Turnhout in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 33 bus from Turnhout Station Perron 1 station to Turnhout Tielendijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3333
Leaves from Essen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 1
    ID 106231
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Herentals Station Perron 10
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Turnhout Tielendijk
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Tielendijk
    ID 108919
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Turnhout
The distance between Essen, Belgium and Turnhout, Belgium is approximately 83.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Turnhout by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Essen

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Station.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk
Public transit stations close to Turnhout, Belgium

Turnhout is located at Turnhout, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Turnhout Oprit Brug E34.

Train stations close to Turnhout:

  • Turnhout

Bus stations close to Turnhout:

  • Turnhout Oprit Brug E34
  • Turnhout Oude Dijk
  • Turnhout Tielendijk
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via S32, IC and 33

To get from Essen to Turnhout in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 33 bus from Turnhout Station Perron 1 station to Turnhout Tielendijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3333
Leaves from Essen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 1
    ID 106231
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Herentals Station Perron 10
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Turnhout Tielendijk
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Tielendijk
    ID 108919
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line IC, Bus line 490.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Turnhout?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line IC, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct train between Essen and Turnhout in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essen to Turnhout in Belgium?

    The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Central station near Turnhout in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Turnhout in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essen and Turnhout in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Turnhout in Belgium?

    Get on the S32 train from the Puurs station near Essen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Turnhout in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Turnhout in Belgium.

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