The average train between Rotterdam and Balen takes 2h 45m 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 every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Balen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 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 45m.
Rotterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Balen station.
Book your Rotterdam to Balen train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 8m.