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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Balen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Balen is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 57m and costs €45 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Balen?

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 Markt perron 4 and Mol Gasthuis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

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 377.9 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 via Antwerp which takes 3h 57m and costs €45 - €110.

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 bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Balen train from?

Paris to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Balen?

The best way to get from Paris to Balen is to train via Antwerp which takes 3h 57m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Paris to Balen bus arrive?

Paris to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Paris to Balen train arrive?

Paris to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Paris to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Balen is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 479+ hotels available in Balen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Balen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Antwerp
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Trn / ...
3h 57m
€49–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
8h 8m
€34–54
Drive 377.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Balencar 377.9 km
4h 15m
€60–87
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 8m
€137–335
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Trn / ...
3h 57m
€122–208

Paris to Balen by train

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.2 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 Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Balen Markt via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, Turnhout Markt perron 4, and Mol Gasthuis in around 8h 8m.

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