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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Balve is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Balve is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Balve?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Balve. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Paris to Balve?

The distance between Paris and Balve is 647 km. The road distance is 574.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Balve without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 56m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Paris to Balve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Balve train from?

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

Train or bus from Paris to Balve?

The best way to get from Paris to Balve is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 56m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Paris to Balve train arrive?

Paris to Balve train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Balve?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Balve is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Paris to Balve.

Where can I stay near Balve?

There are 584+ hotels available in Balve.

Paris to Balve - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Balve 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 56m
€77–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dortmund central bus stationbus N74 / ...
11h 45m
€43–69
Drive 574.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Balvecar 574.1 km
5h 52m
€87–126
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Fröndenberg, Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Balve, Bahnhoftrain
6h 56m
€131–333
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dortmund Hbftrain Thalys
6h 57m
€92–239
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Rb40 / ...
14h 40m
€57–92
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hagen Hbftrain
8h 38m
€126–310

Paris to Balve by train

37Weekly Trains

6h 56mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Balve, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Balve, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dortmund central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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