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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Balen is to bus and train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Balen is to fly and train which takes 3h 17m and costs €65 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Balen. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Balen via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Geneva to Balen?

The distance between Geneva and Balen is 626 km. The road distance is 686.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Balen without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €100 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Geneva to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Balen train from?

Geneva to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Where does the Geneva to Balen train arrive?

Geneva to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Balen is 686 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Geneva to Balen.

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

Book your Geneva to Balen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 471+ hotels available in Balen.

Geneva to Balen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Balen by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
3h 17m
€69–155
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Liège GuilleminsN839
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41 / ...
14h 13m
€56–137
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BalenIc / ...
8h 4m
€102–383
Drive 686.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Balen686.4 km
8h 35m
€118–170
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GVA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balen
4h 30m
€99–329
Bus, train via Metz
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41 / ...
19h 20m
€88–154

Geneva to Balen by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 4mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 626.4 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Geneve to Balen via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 8h 4m.

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