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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balen is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balen. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Balen via Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Cologne to Balen?

The distance between Cologne and Balen is 209 km. The road distance is 155.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cologne to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balen train from?

Cologne to Balen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Balen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Balen is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Balen train arrive?

Cologne to Balen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Balen is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cologne to Balen.

Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 460+ hotels available in Balen.

Cologne to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Balen by train (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41
3. Take the train from Hasselt to BalenIc / ...
3h 57m
€37–96
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
4h 29m
€19–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt StationN84 / ...
6h 3m
€24–47
Drive 155.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Balen155.3 km
1h 42m
€24–35

Cologne to Balen by train

88Weekly Trains

3h 57mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.4 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Balen via Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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