The average train between Lille and Balen takes 3h 30m 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 4 times a day between Lille and Balen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Balen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Balen. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe station and arriving at Balen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Lierre station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Lille to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Balen station.
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The distance between Lille and Balen is 159.6 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Balen via Bruxelles-Midi and Lierre in around 3h 11m.
