What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Balen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Balen is to bus and line 28 bus which costs €6 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Balen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 and arriving at Balen Station via Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Balen. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Balen via Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Brussels to Balen?

The distance between Brussels and Balen is 86 km. The road distance is 81.5 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Balen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €14 - €30.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Balen?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Brussels to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Balen bus from?

Brussels to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Balen train from?

Brussels to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Balen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Balen is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €14 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs €6 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Brussels to Balen bus arrive?

Brussels to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1 station.

Where does the Brussels to Balen train arrive?

Brussels to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herentals station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Balen is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Brussels to Balen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Balen?

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Brussels to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Balen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Herentals to Balentrain L / ...
2h 26m
€15–29
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 to Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1bus 179
2. Take the bus from Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2 to Balen Stationbus 28
3h 17m
€6
Drive 81.5 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Balencar 81.5 km
1h 13m
€13–19
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain L / ...
2h 31m
€15–35

Brussels to Balen by train

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Distance: 85.6 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Balen via Herentals in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 to Balen Station via Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2 in around 3h 17m.

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