There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Balen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)
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Train via Antwerp
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to BalenIc / ...
3h 34m€67–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - RooseveltplaatsBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
8h 43m€23–54Drive 371.2 km
- Drive from Paris to Balen371.2 km
4h 11m€57–82Fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
4h 27m€113–296Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-CentralThalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to BalenIc / ...
3h 35m€80–232Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CDG - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balen
6h 30m€135–413
Paris to Balen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Balen is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Balen is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 34m and costs €65 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine 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 8h 43m.
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 3h 34m.
The distance between Paris and Balen is 414 km. The road distance is 371.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Balen without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 34m and costs €65 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Balen is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 34m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Balen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine 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 8h 43m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–500
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–500
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–460
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- 1st Class
- €110–190
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–220
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodelei
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Paris to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Balen is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Paris to Balen.
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