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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Balen is to train via Antwerp which costs €50 - €110 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Balen is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €130 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Balen?

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 57m.

How far is it from Paris to Balen?

The distance between Paris and Balen is 414 km. The road distance is 371.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Paris to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Balen train from?

Paris to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Where does the Paris to Balen train arrive?

Paris to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Paris to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Balen is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Paris to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 105+ hotels available in Balen.

Paris to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Balen by train (Eurostar), 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 Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 57m
€130–216
Train via Antwerp
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
4h
€51–108
Drive 371.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Balencar 371.4 km
4h 13m
€57–82
Fly, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
6h 5m
€129–315

Paris to Balen by train

89Weekly Trains

3h 57mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 414.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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 3h 57m.

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