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

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Balen is to drive which costs €16 - €25 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €16 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Balen. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at Balen Markt via Charleroi Airport, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 3 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Balen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Balen?

The distance between Charleroi and Balen is 157 km. The road distance is 108.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Charleroi to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €27 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Charleroi to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Balen bus from?

Charleroi to Balen bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Balen train from?

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

Train or bus from Charleroi to Balen?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Balen is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Charleroi to Balen bus arrive?

Charleroi to Balen bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Charleroi to Balen train arrive?

Charleroi to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.

Can I drive from Charleroi to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Balen is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Charleroi to Balen.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleroi to Balen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain L / ...
3h 30m
€28–54
Drive 108.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleroi to Balencar 108.9 km
1h 55m
€17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaatsbus flibco
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
6h 5m
€31–52

Charleroi to Balen by train

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Distance: 157.2 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Balen via Anvers-Berchem in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 to Balen Markt via CHARLEROI Airport, Charleroi Airport, Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, Turnhout Warande perron 3, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 6h 5m.

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