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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Balen is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 23h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Balen is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Markt perron 4 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Balen. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Balen via Lyon Part Dieu, Bruxelles-Midi and Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Balen?

The distance between Barcelona and Balen is 1194 km. The road distance is 1354.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Balen without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Barcelona to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Balen bus from?

Barcelona to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Balen train from?

Barcelona to Balen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Balen?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Balen is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 23h 3m.

Where does the Barcelona to Balen bus arrive?

Barcelona to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Barcelona to Balen train arrive?

Barcelona to Balen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Balen is 1355 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Barcelona to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 460+ hotels available in Balen.

Barcelona to Balen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Balen by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), 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.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
6h 34m
€51–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Markt perron 2bus X41 / ...
23h 3m
€50–92
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Lierre to Balentrain Ic / ...
12h 51m
€136–239
Drive 1,354.7 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Balencar 1,354.7 km
13h 37m
€209–302
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BCN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
7h 41m
€89–296
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BCN - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
7h 31m
€173–790
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BCN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Lierretrain
4. Take the train from Lierre to Balentrain
8h 42m
€67–228
Bus, train via Perpignan
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
14h 47m
€136–296
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N781
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain Ic / ...
23h 45m
€81–143

Barcelona to Balen by train

7Weekly Trains

12h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,193.5 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Balen via Lyon Part Dieu, Bruxelles-Midi, and Lierre in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Balen Markt via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Markt perron 2, Turnhout Markt perron 4, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 23h 3m.

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