There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain Ic / ...
2h 22m€13–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 11 to Geel Station perron 7bus 51a
3h 30m€9–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Balen75.2 km
1h 9mDrive 75.2 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balencar 75.2 km
1h 9m€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balentaxi 75.2 km
1h 9m€160–200
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen is to bus which costs €8 - €16 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Station perron 11 and arriving at Balen Markt via Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Balen is 93 km. The road distance is 75.2 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Station perron 11.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €16 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen via Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, De Lijn operates a bus from Mechelen Station perron 11 to Geel Station perron 7 hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchem
- 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 Mechelen Station perron 11 to Geel Station perron 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €160–200
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
Taxi Bella
- Phone
- +32 0494 25 12 00
- Website
- taxi-bella.be
Taxi Jenny
- Phone
- +32 16 26 10 10
- Website
- taxijenny.be
Taxi Safe
- Phone
- +32 468105226
- Website
- taxisafe.be
Tiense Taxi
- Phone
- +32 499867140
- Website
- tiensetaxi.be
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Geel Station perron 7.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Balen.
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