There are 5 ways to get from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Berchemtrain Trn / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ic / ...
1h 37m€14–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geel Station perron 7 to Mechelen Station perron 11bus 51a
3h 8m€8–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balen to Brussels-BRU76.8 km
1h 4mDrive 76.8 km
- Drive from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU)car 76.8 km
1h 4m€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU)taxi 76.8 km
1h 4m€170–210
Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to bus which costs €8 - €16 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) station. However, there are services departing from Balen Markt and arriving at Mechelen Station perron 11 via Geel Station perron 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU). However, there are services departing from Balen and arriving at Brussels Airport-Zaventem via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Balen and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 93 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.
The best way to get from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €13 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers.
Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Geel Station perron 7.
Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Balen station.
The best way to get from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €13 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €16 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Balen, Flanders, Belgium and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
You can take a train from Balen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem via Anvers-Berchem in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, De Lijn operates a bus from Geel Station perron 7 to Mechelen Station perron 11 hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Balen to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Geel Station perron 7 to Mechelen Station perron 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Balen to Brussels-BRU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Beringse taxi
- Phone
- +32 471 06 01 66
- Website
- beringsetaxi.be
Intertrade
- Phone
- +32 11 22 51 58
- Website
- taxid-k.be
A&M Taxi
- Phone
- +32 485 64 64 70
- Website
- anmtaxi.be
Taxi Daniël
- Phone
- +32 14 76 44 60
- Website
- taxidaniel.be
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More Questions & Answers
Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Mechelen Station perron 11.
Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Balen to Brussels Airport (BRU).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balen and Brussels Airport (BRU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.