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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Balk is to bus and line 41 bus which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Balk is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Balk?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Balk. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Balk, Meineszleane via Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Balk?

The distance between Amsterdam and Balk is 163 km. The road distance is 117 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Balk without a car is to bus and line 41 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €17 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Amsterdam to Balk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Balk bus from?

Amsterdam to Balk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Balk bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Balk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heerenveen station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Balk?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Balk is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Amsterdam to Balk.

Where can I stay near Balk?

There are 756+ hotels available in Balk.

Amsterdam to Balk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 41 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Balk by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 41 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus 075
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Balk, Meineszleanebus 41
3h 5m
€18–25
Train, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerenveentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Balk, Meineszleanebus 41
3h 9m
€32–94
Drive 117 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Balkcar 117 km
1h 24m
€21–30
Train, line 41 bus via Almere Centrum
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Heerenveentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Balk, Meineszleanebus 41
3h 44m
€33–98

Amsterdam to Balk by bus

5Weekly Buses

3h 5mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.4 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Balk, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Balk, Meineszleane via Heerenveen, Busstation in around 3h 5m.

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