The average train between Heerlen and Balen takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Heerlen 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 6 times a week between Heerlen and Balen. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Balen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Balen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Balen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Heerlen to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Balen station.
Book your Heerlen to Balen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Balen is 65 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Balen via Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt in around 4h 24m.
