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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Balen is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 56m.

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 4m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 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 13h 51m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Balen?

The distance between Lyon and Balen is 838 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 38m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 38m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Lyon to Balen bus arrive?

Lyon to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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?

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Lyon to Balen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Balen by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 38m
€84–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
13h 51m
€44–124
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N760
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
12h 56m
€48–74
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 4m
€103–270
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 / ...
6h 50m
€133–213
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
7h 44m
€97–237
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
7h 8m
€137–389
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
8h 58m
€131–416

Lyon to Balen by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 837.5 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Balen Markt via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 13h 51m.

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