There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Balen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
2h 52m€25–105Bus, line 319 bus, line 272 bus, line 83 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus
- Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Eersel, Busstation Eerselbus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Vreyshorringbus 272
- Take the bus from Lommel Vreyshorring to Balen Marktbus 83
5h 36m€18–25Train, line 272 bus
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Vreyshorringbus 272
4h 47m€31–76Drive 155.9 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Balencar 155.9 km
2h 8m€28–40Fly, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
4h 1m€97–292
Amsterdam to Balen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to bus and line 319 bus and line 272 bus and line 83 bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Balen Markt via Eindhoven, Station J, Eersel, Busstation Eersel and Lommel Vreyshorring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
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 2h 52m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Balen is 218 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €25 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Amsterdam to Balen, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €25 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 319 bus and line 272 bus and line 83 bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 5h 36m.
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 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Balen Markt via Eindhoven Station, Eindhoven, Station J, Eersel, Busstation Eersel, and Lommel Vreyshorring in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–280
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–29
- 1st Class
- €35–65
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €18–20
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–29
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €25–29
- Phone
- 0031 900 266 63 99
- Website
- hermes.nl
Bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Vreyshorring
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- Hermes
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- klantenservice@bravo.info
- Website
- bravo.info
Bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Eersel, Busstation Eersel
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.bravo.info/public-transport-brabant
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Lommel Vreyshorring to Balen Markt
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.
Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Balen is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Amsterdam to Balen.
There are 457+ hotels available in Balen.

























