The train between Leuven and Balen takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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 Leuven and Balen. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Balen at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Balen. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Balen station via Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Leuven to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Balen station.
Book your Leuven to Balen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leuven and Balen is 45.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Balen via Lierre in around 2h 4m.