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

The cheapest way to get from Balen to Cologne is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balen to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Balen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Balen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Balen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Hasselt and Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Balen to Cologne?

The distance between Balen and Cologne is 209 km. The road distance is 155.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Balen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Balen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Balen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Balen to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Balen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Balen to Cologne is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Balen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Balen to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Balen to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balen to HasseltIc / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-GuilleminsS41
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3h 55m
€44–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
5h 16m
€21–50
Drive 155.6 km
1. Drive from Balen to Cologne155.6 km
1h 43m
€24–35

Balen to Cologne by train

85Weekly Trains

3h 55mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Balen, Flanders, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Balen to Koeln Hbf via Hasselt and Liege-Guillemins in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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