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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Balen is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Balen. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station perron 2 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Balen. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Balen via Bruxelles-Midi and Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Lille to Balen?

The distance between Lille and Balen is 193 km. The road distance is 184 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Balen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Lille to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Balen bus from?

Lille to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Balen train from?

Lille to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Balen?

The best way to get from Lille to Balen is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Lille to Balen bus arrive?

Lille to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Lille to Balen train arrive?

Lille to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Balen is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lille to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 476+ hotels available in Balen.

Lille to Balen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lille 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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Lierre to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 33m
€42–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
5h 13m
€18–25
Drive 184 km
1. Drive from Lille to Balencar 184 km
1h 56m
€29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 53m
€34–73
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 53m
€47–78

Lille to Balen by train

105Weekly Trains

3h 33mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.1 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Balen via Bruxelles-Midi and Lierre in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Balen Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 5h 13m.

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