There are 3 ways to get from Balen to Rotterdam by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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- Take the train from Balen to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar / ...
1h 46m€27–37Drive 111.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Balen to Rotterdam111.7 km
1h 37m€20–29Train via Rotterdam Centraal
- Take the train from Balen to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
2h 28m€63–101
Balen to Rotterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balen to Rotterdam is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Balen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct train from Balen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Balen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Balen and Rotterdam is 150 km. The road distance is 111.7 km.
The best way to get from Balen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Balen to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Balen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Balen station.
Balen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balen to Rotterdam is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Balen to Rotterdam.
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What companies run services between Balen, Flanders, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Balen to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 1h 46m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Balen to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
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