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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Balen is to bus and line 29 bus which costs €13 - €18 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Balen is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Balen Station via Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beverlo Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Balen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Balen via Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Balen?

The distance between Heerlen and Balen is 98 km. The road distance is 76.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Balen without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 27m and costs €10 - €28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Heerlen to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Balen bus from?

Heerlen to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Maastricht Station perron D.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Balen train from?

Heerlen to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Balen?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Balen is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 29 bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Heerlen to Balen bus arrive?

Heerlen to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 16.

Where does the Heerlen to Balen train arrive?

Heerlen to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Balen is 77 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Heerlen to Balen.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Balen by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 27m
€11–28
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Balentrain Ic / ...
4h 20m
€21–52
Drive 76.9 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Balencar 76.9 km
58 min
€14–20
Bus, line 29 bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 10 to Beverlo Centrumbus 29
4h 42m
€13–18

Heerlen to Balen by train and bus

100Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.3 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Balen via Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen to Balen Station via Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 16, Hasselt Station perron 10, and Beverlo Centrum in around 4h 42m.

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