The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Turnhout
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 17
67
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Turnhout is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Turnhout will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 67 trains from Brussels to Turnhout, including 33 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3110 · 423210:56 AM1h42Brussels-Midi12:38 PMTurnhout station€151One-way1 transfer
3110 · 423211:08 AM1h30Brussels-North12:38 PMTurnhout station€151One-way1 transfer
340910:33 AM1h20Brussels-Midi11:53 AMTurnhout station€151One-way0 transfers
3108 · 42309:08 AM1h30Brussels-North10:38 AMTurnhout station€151One-way1 transfer
341011:33 AM1h20Brussels-Midi12:53 PMTurnhout station€151One-way0 transfers
34078:45 AM1h08Brussels-North9:53 AMTurnhout station€151One-way0 transfers
34089:44 AM1h09Brussels-North10:53 AMTurnhout station€151One-way0 transfers
340910:44 AM1h09Brussels-North11:53 AMTurnhout station€151One-way0 transfers
341011:44 AM1h09Brussels-North12:53 PMTurnhout station€151One-way0 transfers
341112:44 PM1h09Brussels-North1:53 PMTurnhout station€151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels to Turnhout
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Turnhout among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Turnhout:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Turnhout costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Turnhout take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
Live departures
Brussels to Turnhout train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Turnhout trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 · 4226 | 4:50 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h48 | 6:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
2003 · 4226 | 4:55 AM Brussels-Central | 1h43 | 6:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
2003 · 4226 | 5:03 AM Brussels-North | 1h35 | 6:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3105 · 4227 | 5:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 7:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3105 · 4227 | 6:01 AM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 7:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3105 · 4227 | 6:08 AM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 7:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3405 | 6:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h21 | 7:54 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3405 | 6:38 AM Brussels-Central | 1h16 | 7:54 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3405 | 6:44 AM Brussels-North | 1h10 | 7:54 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3106 · 4228 | 6:59 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h39 | 8:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3106 · 4228 | 7:04 AM Brussels-Central | 1h34 | 8:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3106 · 4228 | 7:10 AM Brussels-North | 1h28 | 8:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3406 | 7:34 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 8:54 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3406 | 7:39 AM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 8:54 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3406 | 7:45 AM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 8:54 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3107 · 4229 | 7:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 9:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3107 · 4229 | 8:01 AM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 9:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3107 · 4229 | 8:08 AM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 9:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3407 | 8:34 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h19 | 9:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3407 | 8:39 AM Brussels-Central | 1h14 | 9:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3407 | 8:45 AM Brussels-North | 1h08 | 9:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3108 · 4230 | 8:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 10:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3108 · 4230 | 9:01 AM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 10:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3108 · 4230 | 9:08 AM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 10:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3408 | 9:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 10:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3408 | 9:38 AM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 10:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3408 | 9:44 AM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 10:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3109 · 4231 | 9:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 11:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3109 · 4231 | 10:01 AM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 11:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3109 · 4231 | 10:08 AM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 11:38 AM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3409 | 10:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 11:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3409 | 10:38 AM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 11:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3409 | 10:44 AM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 11:53 AM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3110 · 4232 | 10:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 12:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3110 · 4232 | 11:01 AM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 12:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3110 · 4232 | 11:08 AM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 12:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3410 | 11:33 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 12:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3410 | 11:38 AM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 12:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3410 | 11:44 AM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 12:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3111 · 4233 | 11:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 1:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3111 · 4233 | 12:01 PM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 1:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3111 · 4233 | 12:08 PM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 1:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3411 | 12:33 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 1:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3411 | 12:38 PM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 1:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3411 | 12:44 PM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 1:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3112 · 4234 | 12:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 2:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3112 · 4234 | 1:01 PM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 2:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3112 · 4234 | 1:08 PM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 2:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3412 | 1:33 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 2:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3412 | 1:38 PM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 2:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3412 | 1:44 PM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 2:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3113 · 4235 | 1:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 3:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3113 · 4235 | 2:01 PM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 3:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3113 · 4235 | 2:08 PM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 3:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3413 | 2:33 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 3:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3413 | 2:38 PM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 3:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3413 | 2:44 PM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 3:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3114 · 4236 | 2:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h42 | 4:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3114 · 4236 | 3:01 PM Brussels-Central | 1h37 | 4:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3114 · 4236 | 3:08 PM Brussels-North | 1h30 | 4:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
3414 | 3:33 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h20 | 4:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3414 | 3:38 PM Brussels-Central | 1h15 | 4:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3414 | 3:44 PM Brussels-North | 1h09 | 4:53 PM Turnhout station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8208 · 4237 | 4:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h38 | 5:38 PM Turnhout station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Turnhout
Trains from Brussels to Turnhout run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB from Brussels to Turnhout trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels and Turnhout from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Turnhout
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Turnhout by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Turnhout, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Turnhout
Most Brussels to Turnhout trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Turnhout station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Turnhout train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brussels station do trains to Turnhout leave from?
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Which Turnhout station do trains from Brussels arrive at?
Getting to Turnhout from Turnhout city centre
Turnhout train station facilities and services
Turnhout has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Tati Coffee Roasters
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Turnhout.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Turnhout: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Turnhout: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Turnhout.
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