What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk is to bus and line 41 bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Balk?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Balk, Meineszleane via Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk?

The distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Balk is 198 km. The road distance is 116.5 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk without a car is to train and line 41 bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €25 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk bus from?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk bus arrive?

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heerenveen station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk.

Where can I stay near Balk?

There are 825+ hotels available in Balk.

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 41 bus
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerenveentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Balk, Meineszleanebus 41
3h 11m
€26–47
Bus, line 41 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus 075
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Balk, Meineszleanebus 41
4h 10m
€18–29
Drive 116.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balkcar 116.5 km
1h 23m
€21–30

Amsterdam Centraal Station to Balk by train and bus

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3h 11mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.4 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Amsterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Balk, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Balk, Meineszleane via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 10m.

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