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

The cheapest way to get from Gouda to Balen is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gouda to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Gouda and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Gouda to Balen. However, there are services departing from Gouda and arriving at Balen via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Gouda to Balen?

The distance between Gouda and Balen is 173 km. The road distance is 128.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gouda to Balen without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 2h 52m and costs €24 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Gouda to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gouda to Balen bus from?

Gouda to Balen bus services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Gouda, Station.

Where do I catch the Gouda to Balen train from?

Gouda to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Gouda to Balen?

The best way to get from Gouda to Balen is to train via Antwerp which takes 2h 52m and costs €24 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 307 bus and bus and line 371 bus and line 45 bus and line 47 bus and line 83 bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Gouda to Balen bus arrive?

Gouda to Balen bus services, operated by U-Ov, arrive at Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde station.

Where does the Gouda to Balen train arrive?

Gouda to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Gouda to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gouda to Balen is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Gouda to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

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Gouda to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 307 bus, bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Gouda and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gouda station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Gouda, Station and arriving at Balen Markt via Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde, Oosterhout, Busstation, Tilburg Centraal Station perron B, Turnhout Station perron 2 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

There are 4 ways to get from Gouda 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 via Antwerp
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
2h 52m
€25–76
Drive 128.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gouda to Balencar 128.1 km
1h 48m
€23–33
Line 307 bus, bus, line 371 bus, line 45 bus, line 47 bus, line 83 bus
1. Take the bus from Gouda, Station to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 307
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde to Oosterhout, Busstationbus 500
3. Take the bus from Oosterhout, Busstation to Tilburg, Centraal Stationbus 371
4. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Station perron 4bus 45
5. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 2 to Mol Station perron 5bus 47 / ...
6. Take the bus from Mol Station perron 2 to Balen Marktbus 172 / ...
6h 42m
€27–34
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Berchemtrain EuroCity
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain Ic / ...
4h
€28–57

Gouda to Balen by train

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.4 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Gouda, Netherlands and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gouda to Balen via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gouda, Station to Balen Markt via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde, Oosterhout, Busstation, Tilburg, Centraal Station, Tilburg Centraal Station perron B, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 6h 42m.

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