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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Balen is to bus which costs €5 - €7 and takes 2h 27m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Balen. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Balen via Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Brussels to Balen?

The distance between Brussels and Balen is 86 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €20 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Brussels to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Balen train from?

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

Train or bus from Brussels to Balen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Balen is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €7 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Brussels to Balen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Balen?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 104+ hotels available in Balen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Herentals to Balentrain Ic / ...
2h 14m
€20–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 to Leopoldsburg Station perron 1bus 179
2h 27m
€5–7
Drive 82.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Balencar 82.1 km
1h 13m
€13–19

Brussels to Balen by train

108Weekly Trains

2h 14mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.7 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Balen via Herentals in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, De Lijn operates a bus from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 to Leopoldsburg Station perron 1 once a week. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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