There are 5 ways to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaatsbus flibco
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
3h 46m€30–59Drive 104.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balencar 104.9 km
1h 49m€16–24Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain Ic / ...
4h 6m€28–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charleroi-CRL to Balen104.9 km
1h 49mBus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaatsbus flibco
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
4h 36m€29–47
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Airport and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Balen is 153 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 46m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen, including transfers.
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Charleroi Airport (CRL), Belgium and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a bus from CHARLEROI Airport to Balen via CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05, Charleroi-Central, and Anvers-Berchem in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleroi Airport to Balen Markt via Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charleroi-CRL to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats station.
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Balen.
There are 468+ hotels available in Balen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Balen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.