What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen is to bus which costs €17 - €26 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf Central Station and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf Central Station station to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf central bus station and arriving at Balen Station via Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 10 and Beringen Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf Central Station and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Balen via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen?

The distance between Düsseldorf Central Station and Balen is 184 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen bus from?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen train from?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen bus arrive?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen train arrive?

Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen.

How do I get a train ticket from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen?

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Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
5h 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Maastrichtbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
5h 18m
€18–25
Drive 124.2 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balencar 124.2 km
1h 30m
€19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Balentrain Ic / ...
5h 52m
€38–159

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Distance: 183.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf Central Station, Germany and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a vehicle from Düsseldorf Central Station to Balen Station via Düsseldorf central bus station, Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 16, Hasselt Station perron 10, and Beringen Station perron 1 in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Balen via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Hasselt in around 5h 52m.

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