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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Balen is to bus and line 45 bus and line 31 bus which costs €18 - €25 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf station to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf central bus station and arriving at Balen Station via Maastricht Station perron D, Genk Station perron 9 and Beringen Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf 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 55m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Balen?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Balen is 182 km. The road distance is 123.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Balen without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Düsseldorf to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Balen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Balen train from?

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

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Balen?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Balen is to bus and line 45 bus and line 31 bus which takes 5h 42m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Balen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Düsseldorf to Balen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Balen is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Düsseldorf to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

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Düsseldorf to Balen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 45 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Herzogenrathtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
5h 3m
Bus, line 45 bus, line 31 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Maastrichtbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Station perron 4bus 45
3. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 9 to Beringen Station perron 2bus 31
5h 42m
€18–25
Drive 123.2 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Balencar 123.2 km
1h 29m
€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 Trn / ...
5h 55m
€37–157

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Distance: 181.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Balen Station via Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, Genk Station perron 9, and Beringen Station perron 1 in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Balen via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Hasselt in around 5h 55m.

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