What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Balen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Markt perron 4 and Mol Gasthuis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Balen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Balen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Balen is 218 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Balen without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €25 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Balen?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Amsterdam to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Balen bus from?

Amsterdam to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Balen train from?

Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Balen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €25 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Balen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Balen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Balen is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Amsterdam to Balen.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Balen?

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 467+ hotels available in Balen.

Amsterdam to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Balen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 8m
€25–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Markt perron 2bus X41 / ...
6h 3m
€20–37
Train, line 272 bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Vreyshorringbus 272
4h 45m
€31–76
Drive 155.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Balencar 155.9 km
2h 8m
€28–41

Amsterdam to Balen by train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.3 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Balen via Anvers-Central in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Balen Markt via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Markt perron 2, Turnhout Markt perron 4, and Mol Gasthuis in around 6h 3m.

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