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The average train between Rotterdam and Balen takes 2h 50m 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.

2h 50m
Duration
150 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train Eurostar / ...
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain train L / ...
2h 8m
€18–70

Rotterdam to Balen train times

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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 30m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 15m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 15m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 15m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)11h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 149.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Balen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 8m.

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