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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Balen is to bus and line 28 bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 24m.

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 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Balen Station via Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beringen Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

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 25m.

How far is it from Brussels to Balen?

The distance between Brussels and Balen is 86 km. The road distance is 81.5 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 25m and costs €14 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Brussels to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Balen bus from?

Brussels to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

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 25m and costs €14 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Brussels to Balen bus arrive?

Brussels to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.

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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Brussels to Balen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus, and car

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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 25m
€14–29
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 10 to Beringen Station perron 3bus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Beringen Station perron 1 to Balen Stationbus 28
3h 24m
€13–17
Drive 81.5 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Balencar 81.5 km
1h 13m
€13–18

Brussels to Balen by train

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Distance: 85.6 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Balen Station via Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beringen Station perron 1 in around 3h 24m.

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