What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Alken?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Alken is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Alken?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Alken is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Alken. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Alken Kerk via Brussels South and Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Paris to Alken?

The distance between Paris and Alken is 395 km. The road distance is 360.2 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Alken without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Alken without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €65 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Alken?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Paris to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Alken bus from?

Paris to Alken bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Train or bus from Paris to Alken?

The best way to get from Paris to Alken is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Paris to Alken bus arrive?

Paris to Alken bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Can I drive from Paris to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Alken is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Paris to Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 672+ hotels available in Alken.

Paris to Alken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Alken by train (Eurostar), 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 Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alkentrain Ic / ...
3h 17m
€69–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Stationbus N84
7h 18m
€27–48
Drive 360.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Alkencar 360.2 km
3h 59m
€56–81
Fly, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Alkentrain
5h 15m
€110–284
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alkentrain Ic / ...
3h 22m
€57–117

Paris to Alken by train and bus

235Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Alken, Belgium?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Alken Kerk via Bruxelles-Midi, Alken, and Alken Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alken Kerk via Brussels South, Hasselt Station, and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 7h 18m.

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