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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Balen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Balen is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Balen. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Balen via Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Balen?

The distance between Stuttgart and Balen is 579 km. The road distance is 484.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Balen without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Stuttgart to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Balen train from?

Stuttgart to Balen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Balen?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Balen is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Balen train arrive?

Stuttgart to Balen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Balen is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Stuttgart to Balen.

Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 460+ hotels available in Balen.

Stuttgart to Balen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Balen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41
7h 57m
€71–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Cologne Airport CGNN228
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt StationN84 / ...
12h 18m
€45–76
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Mainz HbfIce
2. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsNj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41
11h 3m
€91–334
Drive 484.2 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Balen484.2 km
4h 55m
€75–108
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Liège-GuilleminsNj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41
10h 59m
€59–118
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)STR - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
7h 19m
€121–292
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
6h 19m
€106–334
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balen
6h 57m
€141–403

Stuttgart to Balen by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.6 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Balen via Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins, and Hasselt in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Balen Gasthuisstraat via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, Cologne Airport CGN, Hasselt Station perron 10, and Beringen Station perron 1 in around 12h 18m.

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