The train between Kortrijk and Balen takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Kortrijk to Balen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Kortrijk and Balen. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Kortrijk is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Balen at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kortrijk to Balen. However, there are services departing from Kortrijk station and arriving at Balen station via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Kortrijk to Balen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Courtrai station.
Kortrijk to Balen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Balen station.
Book your Kortrijk to Balen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Kortrijk and Balen is 138.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Courtrai to Balen via Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 49m.