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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Balen is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Balen is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Balen Markt via Lille, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station perron 2 and Mol Gasthuis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Balen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Balen via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi and Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Balen?

The distance between Dunkirk and Balen is 273 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Balen without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 48m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dunkirk to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Balen bus from?

Dunkirk to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Balen train from?

Dunkirk to Balen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Balen?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Balen is to train via Lille which takes 4h 48m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Balen bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Balen train arrive?

Dunkirk to Balen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Balen is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Dunkirk to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 473+ hotels available in Balen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Balen by train (TGV, 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 via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe 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 / ...
4h 48m
€53–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
7h 25m
€22–34
Drive 221.5 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Balencar 221.5 km
2h 16m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain Ic / ...
5h 56m
€49–82

Dunkirk to Balen by train

43Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.7 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Balen via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, and Lierre in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Balen Markt via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Gasthuis in around 7h 25m.

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