How to get from Bilzen to Balen by bus and train?

From Bilzen to Balen by bus and train

To get from Bilzen to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 621 bus from Membruggen Rijkerstraat station to Tongeren Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Bus - 621621
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Membruggen Rijkerstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bilzen
  • 2
    Bus - 621621
    Wait for bus
    621
    Tongeren Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tongeren Station
    ID 408543
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tongres
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Quiévrain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Mol
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bilzen to Balen by bus and train via 621, 47 and L

To get from Bilzen to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 621 bus from Membruggen Rijkerstraat station to Tongeren Koemarkt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the L train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Bus - 621621
Bus - 4747
Train - L
L
Leaves from Membruggen Rijkerstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bilzen
  • 2
    Bus - 621621
    Wait for bus
    621
    Tongeren Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tongeren Koemarkt
    ID 408567
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Hasselt Station Perron 6
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 6
    ID 403117
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bilzen to Balen

The distance between Bilzen, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 73.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bilzen to Balen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Bilzen to Balen by bus and train via 621, 47 and L

To get from Bilzen to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 621 bus from Membruggen Rijkerstraat station to Tongeren Koemarkt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the L train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Bus - 621621
Bus - 4747
Train - L
L
Leaves from Membruggen Rijkerstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bilzen
  • 2
    Bus - 621621
    Wait for bus
    621
    Tongeren Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tongeren Koemarkt
    ID 408567
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Hasselt Station Perron 6
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 6
    ID 403117
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bilzen to Balen?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 621, Train line IC, Train line L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bilzen to Balen?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 621, Bus line 47, Train line L.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bilzen and Balen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bilzen to Balen in Belgium?

    The 621 bus line goes from Tongeren Station station near Bilzen to Tongeren Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Tongeren Station station near Balen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bilzen to Balen in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bilzen and Balen in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bilzen to get to Balen in Belgium?

    Get on the 621 bus from the Tongeren Station stop near Bilzen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bilzen and Balen in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Tongeren Station station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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