There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Balen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
4h 2m€114–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Stationbus N84
8h 54m€39–64Drive 377.9 km
- Drive from Paris to Balencar 377.9 km
4h 13m€58–84Fly, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
6h 8m€134–324Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
4h 9m€49–141
Paris to Balen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Balen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Balen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €110 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Balen Station via Brussels South, Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beringen Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Balen. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Paris and Balen is 414 km. The road distance is 377.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Balen without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Paris to Balen, including transfers.
Paris to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Balen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Balen via Anvers-Central in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Balen Station via Brussels South, Hasselt Station perron 10, and Beringen Station perron 1 in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–550
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Paris to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Balen is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Paris to Balen.
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