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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balen is to bus and line 29 bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 6h 6m.

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 43m and costs €24 - €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 21m.

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 21m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 21m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 29 bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 6h 6m.

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 43m to drive from Cologne to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 476+ hotels available in Balen.

Cologne to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 29 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Balen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Balentrain L / ...
3h 21m
€44–96
Bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 10 to Beverlo Centrumbus 29
6h 6m
€20–30
Drive 155.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Balencar 155.3 km
1h 43m
€24–35
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Balentrain L / ...
3h 38m
€44–96

Cologne to Balen by train

85Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.4 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Balen Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Hasselt Station perron 10, and Beverlo Centrum in around 6h 6m.

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