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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Balen is to bus and line 47 bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station perron 2 and Mol Gasthuis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Balen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Balen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Balen is 150 km. The road distance is 111 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Rotterdam to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Balen bus from?

Rotterdam to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Balen train from?

Rotterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Balen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Balen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Balen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Balen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Balen is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Rotterdam to Balen.

Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 463+ hotels available in Balen.

Rotterdam to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 47 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Balen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BalenIc / ...
2h 4m
€44–82
Bus, line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 2 to Mol Gasthuis47
4h 37m
€15–39
Drive 111 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Balen111 km
1h 36m
€20–29
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BalenIc / ...
2h 42m
€19–65

Rotterdam to Balen by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.7 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Balen via Anvers-Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Balen Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Gasthuis in around 4h 37m.

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