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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Balen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.

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 Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs €20 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 2m and costs €20 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

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Rotterdam to Balen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Balen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
2h 2m
€21–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
4h 58m
€17–31
Drive 111 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Balencar 111 km
1h 36m
€20–29

Rotterdam to Balen by train

183Weekly Trains

2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.8 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Balen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 2m. 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 Station perron 2 in around 4h 58m.

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