The average train between Turnhout and Balen takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Turnhout 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 Turnhout and Balen. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Turnhout is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Balen at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Turnhout to Balen. However, there are services departing from Turnhout station and arriving at Balen station via Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Turnhout to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Turnhout station.
Turnhout to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Balen station.
Book your Turnhout to Balen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Turnhout and Balen is 23.2 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Turnhout to Balen via Herentals in around 1h 28m.