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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Balen is to bus and train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Balen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde and arriving at Balen Markt via Breda, Centraal Station, Baarle-Nassau Sint-Janstraat, Turnhout Station perron 2 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Balen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Balen via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Balen?

The distance between Utrecht and Balen is 205 km. The road distance is 121.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Utrecht to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Balen bus from?

Utrecht to Balen bus services, operated by Bravo, depart from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Balen train from?

Utrecht to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Balen?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Balen is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 375 bus and line 47 bus, which costs €25 - €31 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Utrecht to Balen bus arrive?

Utrecht to Balen bus services, operated by Bravo, arrive at Breda, Centraal Station.

Where does the Utrecht to Balen train arrive?

Utrecht to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Balen is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Utrecht to Balen.

Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 468+ hotels available in Balen.

Utrecht to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 375 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
2h 51m
€31–131
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N800 / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 16m
€21–31
Drive 121.3 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Balencar 121.3 km
1h 42m
€22–32
Bus, line 375 bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde to Breda, Centraal Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Breda, Centraal Station to Baarle-Nassau, St. Janstraatbus 375
3. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 2 to Mol Station perron 5bus 47 / ...
5h 11m
€26–31

Utrecht to Balen by train

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Balen via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde to Balen Markt via Breda, Centraal Station, Baarle-Nassau Sint-Janstraat, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 5h 11m.

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