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

The cheapest way to get from Balen to Lille is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balen to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €27 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Balen and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Balen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Balen Markt and arriving at Lille via Mol Gemeenschapsschool, Turnhout Station perron 5 and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Balen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Balen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Balen and arriving at Lille Europe via Lierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Balen to Lille?

The distance between Balen and Lille is 193 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Balen to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Balen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balen to Lille bus from?

Balen to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Turnhout Station perron 5.

Where do I catch the Balen to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Balen to Lille?

The best way to get from Balen to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Balen to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balen to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Balen to Lille is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Balen to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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Balen to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Balen to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Balen to Lierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 40m
€42–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3bus X41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lillebus 280 / ...
5h 11m
€17–25
Drive 182.8 km
1. Drive from Balen to Lillecar 182.8 km
1h 57m
€28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3h 44m
€44–78
Train #2
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4h 7m
€44–78

Balen to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Balen, Flanders, Belgium and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Balen to Lille Europe via Lierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balen Markt to Lille via Mol Gemeenschapsschool, Turnhout Station perron 5, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 5h 11m.

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