What is the cheapest way to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen?

The cheapest way to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen?

The fastest way to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Sint-Truiden and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sint-Truiden to Balen. However, there are services departing from Sint-Truiden Tichelrijlaan and arriving at Balen Gasthuisstraat via Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beringen Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Sint-Truiden and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Sint-Truiden to Balen. However, there are services departing from Saint-Trond and arriving at Balen via Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Sint-Truiden to Balen?

The distance between Sint-Truiden and Balen is 56 km. The road distance is 45 km.

How do I travel from Sint-Truiden to Balen without a car?

The best way to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €9 - €15.

How long does it take to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sint-Truiden to Balen bus from?

Sint-Truiden to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Sint-Truiden Tichelrijlaan station.

Where do I catch the Sint-Truiden to Balen train from?

Sint-Truiden to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Saint-Trond station.

Train or bus from Sint-Truiden to Balen?

The best way to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus and line 28 bus, which costs €9 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Sint-Truiden to Balen bus arrive?

Sint-Truiden to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 12.

Where does the Sint-Truiden to Balen train arrive?

Sint-Truiden to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Hasselt station.

Can I drive from Sint-Truiden to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sint-Truiden to Balen is 45 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Sint-Truiden to Balen.

How do I get a train ticket from Sint-Truiden to Balen?

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Sint-Truiden to Balen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Sint-Truiden to Balen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Saint-Trond to HasseltL / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to BalenIc / ...
1h 26m
€9–15
Drive 45 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sint-Truiden to Balen45 km
49 min
€7–11
Line 21 bus, bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Sint-Truiden Tichelrijlaan to Hasselt Station perron 1221 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 10 to Beringen Station perron 329 / ...
3. Take the bus from Beringen Station perron 1 to Balen Gasthuisstraat28
2h 59m
€9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sint-Truiden to Balen45 km
49 min
€55–70
Line 21 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sint-Truiden Tichelrijlaan to Hasselt Station perron 1221 / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to BalenIc / ...
1h 41m
€8–12

Sint-Truiden to Balen by train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.9 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Sint-Truiden, Belgium and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Saint-Trond to Balen via Hasselt in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sint-Truiden Tichelrijlaan to Balen Gasthuisstraat via Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beringen Station perron 1 in around 2h 59m.

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