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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Balen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Balen is to fly and train which takes 6h 20m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Balen. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Markt perron 4 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Balen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Balen via Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Lyon to Balen?

The distance between Lyon and Balen is 837 km. The road distance is 721.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Balen without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Lyon to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Balen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Balen train from?

Lyon to Balen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Balen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Balen is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Lyon to Balen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Balen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Balen is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Lyon to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 483+ hotels available in Balen.

Lyon to Balen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Balen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
6h 41m
€176–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N760
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Markt perron 2bus X41 / ...
14h 28m
€65–112
Drive 721.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Balencar 721.3 km
7h 42m
€111–160
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
6h 20m
€101–253
Train via Lier
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache 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 / ...
7h 4m
€177–279
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Antwerp - Luchtbalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
14h 52m
€77–136
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
8h 3m
€93–262
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
7h 30m
€139–309
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
7h 28m
€144–459
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain
9h 36m
€130–362

Lyon to Balen by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 837.5 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Balen via Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Balen Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Markt perron 2, Turnhout Markt perron 4, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 14h 28m.

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