The average train between Lille and Balen takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 4 hours between Lille and Balen. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Balen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lille to Balen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Balen. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Balen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Lille to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Balen station.
Book your Lille to Balen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Lille and Balen is 159.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Balen via Bruxelles-Midi and Lierre in around 3h 16m.