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

The cheapest way to get from Balen to Brussels is to line 28 bus and bus which costs €6 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balen to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Balen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Balen station to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Balen Station and arriving at Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 via Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Balen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Balen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Balen and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Balen to Brussels?

The distance between Balen and Brussels is 84 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Balen to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €11 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Balen to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balen to Brussels bus from?

Balen to Brussels bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Balen Station.

Where do I catch the Balen to Brussels train from?

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

Train or bus from Balen to Brussels?

The best way to get from Balen to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Balen to Brussels bus arrive?

Balen to Brussels bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1 station.

Where does the Balen to Brussels train arrive?

Balen to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lierre station.

Can I drive from Balen to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Balen to Brussels is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Balen to Brussels.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1770+ hotels available in Brussels.

Balen to Brussels - 3 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Balen to Brussels by train, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Balen to Lierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
1h 58m
€11–18
Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balen Station to Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1bus 28
2. Take the bus from Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1 to Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11bus 179
3h 5m
€6
Drive 82.1 km
1. Drive from Balen to Brusselscar 82.1 km
1h 13m
€13–19

Balen to Brussels by train

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Distance: 83.9 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Balen, Flanders, Belgium and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Balen to Brussels-Nord via Lierre in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balen Station to Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 via Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1 in around 3h 5m.

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