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 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 51 min.

171min
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
    20 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
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    10 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

Alternative route from Bilzen to Balen by bus and train via 621, S41 and L

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 S41 train and finally take the L train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Bus - 621621
Train - S41
S41
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
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tongres
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S41S41
    Wait for train
    S41
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    23 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 68.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 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.

Public transit stations close to Bilzen

Bilzen is located at Bilzen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Membruggen Rijkerstraat.

Bus stations close to Bilzen:

  • Membruggen Rijkerstraat
  • Membruggen Mopertingenweg
  • Membruggen Monument

Public transit stations close to Balen, Belgium

Balen is located at Balen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Balen Rijsberg.

Train stations close to Balen:

  • Mol
  • Balen

Bus stations close to Balen:

  • Balen Rijsberg
  • Balen Markt
  • Balen Gasthuisstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bilzen to Balen by bus and train via 621, S41 and L

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 S41 train and finally take the L train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Bus - 621621
Train - S41
S41
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
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tongres
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S41S41
    Wait for train
    S41
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    23 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 171 minutes, using Bus line 621, Bus line 47, Train line L.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 621, Train line S41, Train line L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

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

    The 621 bus line goes from Tongeren Station station near Bilzen to Tongeren Koemarkt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Tongeren Koemarkt 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 51 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 Koemarkt station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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