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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Balen is to bus and line 28 bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Balen is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Balen station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station perron 15 and arriving at Balen Station via Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Balen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Balen via Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Leuven to Balen?

The distance between Leuven and Balen is 92 km. The road distance is 55.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Balen without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €16 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Leuven to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Balen bus from?

Leuven to Balen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Station perron 15.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Balen train from?

Leuven to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Balen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Balen is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs €6 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Leuven to Balen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Balen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Balen is 55 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Leuven to Balen.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Balentrain L / ...
2h 9m
€17–31
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Beringen Bogaersveld perron 1bus 179
2. Take the bus from Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2 to Balen Stationbus 28
2h 25m
€6
Drive 55.4 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Balencar 55.4 km
54 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leuven to Balentaxi 55.4 km
54 min
€110–140

Leuven to Balen by train

106Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.7 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Balen via Hasselt in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Balen Station via Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2 in around 2h 25m.

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