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

The cheapest way to get from Zoetermeer to Balen is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zoetermeer to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Zoetermeer and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Zoetermeer to Balen. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer, Stadhuis and arriving at Balen via 's-Gravenhage, Leidschenveen, Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Zoetermeer to Balen?

The distance between Zoetermeer and Balen is 175 km. The road distance is 130.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €25 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Zoetermeer to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Balen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zoetermeer to Balen?

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Balen is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €25 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Balen train arrive?

Zoetermeer to Balen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Zoetermeer to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zoetermeer to Balen is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Zoetermeer to Balen.

Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 468+ hotels available in Balen.

Zoetermeer to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BalenIc / ...
2h 52m
€25–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
5h 48m
€20–48
Drive 130.3 km
1. Drive from Zoetermeer to Balen130.3 km
1h 50m
€23–33
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Delft to Roosendaal
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Antwerpen-CentraalS32 / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BalenIc / ...
4h 18m
€31–60

Zoetermeer to Balen by tram, subway, and train

184Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Zoetermeer, Stadhuis to Balen via 's-Gravenhage, Leidschenveen, 's-Gravenhage, Leidschenveen, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zoetermeer, Station Zoetermeer Oost to Balen Markt via Berkel en Rodenrijs, Rodenrijs Metro, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Rodenrijs, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Central Station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 5h 48m.

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