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

From Couvin to Balen by bus and train

To get from Couvin to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 451 bus from Couvin Railway Station Platform 5 station to Charleroi Central Station - Platform 19 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Antwerp-Berchem station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 45 min.

405min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 451451
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Couvin Railway Station Platform 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Couvin Railway Station Platform 5
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 451451
    Wait for bus
    451
    Charleroi Central Station - Platform 19
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charleroi Central Station - Platform 19
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Charleroi Central
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    99 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Couvin to Balen by train

To get from Couvin to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S64 train from Couvin station to Charleroi Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Antwerp-Berchem station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 1 min.

481min
Train - S64
S64
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Couvin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Couvin
  • 2
    Train - S64S64
    Wait for train
    S64
    Charleroi Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi Central
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    96 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 7
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Couvin to Balen

The distance between Couvin, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 206.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 405 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Couvin 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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From Couvin to Balen by train

To get from Couvin to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S64 train from Couvin station to Charleroi Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Antwerp-Berchem station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 1 min.

481min
Train - S64
S64
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Couvin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Couvin
  • 2
    Train - S64S64
    Wait for train
    S64
    Charleroi Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi Central
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    96 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 7
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 405 minutes, using Bus line 451, Train line IC, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt.

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

    The alternative route takes 481 minutes, using Train line S64 Charleroi Central - Couvin, Train line Antwerp Central - Charleroi Central, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 45 min.

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

    The 451 bus line goes from Couvin Railway Station Platform 5 station near Couvin to Charleroi Central Station - Platform 19 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Charleroi Central Station - Platform 19 station near Balen in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Couvin and Balen in Belgium by bus and train is about 6 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 451 bus from the Couvin Railway Station Platform 5 stop near Couvin in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Charleroi Central Station - Platform 19 station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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