The average train between Leuven and Balen takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Leuven and Balen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Balen at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. 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 Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
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 92 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Balen via Hasselt in around 2h 7m.