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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Balen is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Balen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Balen Station via Cologne Airport CGN, Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Balen. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Balen via Luxembourg, Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Trier to Balen?

The distance between Trier and Balen is 300 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Balen without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Trier to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Balen bus from?

Trier to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Balen train from?

Trier to Balen train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Balen?

The best way to get from Trier to Balen is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Trier to Balen bus arrive?

Trier to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Trier to Balen train arrive?

Trier to Balen train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.

Can I drive from Trier to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Balen is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Trier to Balen.

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

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

There are 3 ways to get from Trier to Balen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
6h 47m
€37–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
8h 18m
€25–40
Drive 227.7 km
1. Drive from Trier to Balencar 227.7 km
2h 26m
€35–51

Trier to Balen by train

113Weekly Trains

6h 47mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.2 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Balen via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Liège-Guillemins, and Hasselt in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Balen Station via Cologne Airport CGN, Hasselt Station perron 10, and Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2 in around 8h 18m.

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