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

The cheapest way to get from Balen to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Balen and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Balen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Balen Markt and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Mol Station perron 4, Turnhout Markt perron 2 and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Balen and Amsterdam?

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

How far is it from Balen to Amsterdam?

The distance between Balen and Amsterdam is 218 km. The road distance is 156 km.

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

The best way to get from Balen to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Balen to Amsterdam bus from?

Balen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Turnhout Markt perron 2 station.

Where do I catch the Balen to Amsterdam train from?

Balen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Balen station.

Train or bus from Balen to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Balen to Amsterdam is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Balen to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Balen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 station.

Where does the Balen to Amsterdam train arrive?

Balen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Balen to Amsterdam?

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

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Balen to Amsterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Balen to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 3m
€32–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Markt perron 2 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3bus X41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 802 / ...
5h 18m
€19–37
Line 272 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lommel, Vreyshorring to Eersel, Busstation Eerselbus 272
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 19m
€30–79
Drive 156 km
1. Drive from Balen to Amsterdamcar 156 km
2h 8m
€28–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Berchemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 45m
€148–353

Balen to Amsterdam by train

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Distance: 218.4 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Balen to Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balen Markt to Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Mol Station perron 4, Turnhout Markt perron 2, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 5h 18m.

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