The average train between Rotterdam and Balen takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Balen. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Balen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Balen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Balen station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Rotterdam to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Balen station.
Book your Rotterdam to Balen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Rotterdam and Balen is 96.5 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Balen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 18m.