There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Balen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain L / ...
3h 41m€146–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
7h 54m€35–51Drive 377.9 km
- Drive from Paris to Balencar 377.9 km
4h 13m€61–88Fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
4h 36m€145–337Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain L / ...
3h 43m€50–114Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
6h 53m€147–378
Paris to Balen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Balen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Balen is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €140 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Balen. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 3 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Balen. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Paris and Balen is 414 km. The road distance is 377.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €140 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Paris to Balen, including transfers.
Paris to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Balen is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Balen via Anvers-Central in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Balen Markt via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, Turnhout Warande perron 3, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–320
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–600
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Balen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Balen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Paris to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Balen is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Paris to Balen.
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