The average train between Amsterdam and Balen takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Balen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Amsterdam and Balen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Balen at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Balen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Balen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Balen station.
Book your Amsterdam to Balen train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Amsterdam and Balen is 135.4 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Balen via Anvers-Central in around 3h 13m.