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

From Harelbeke to Balen by bus and train

To get from Harelbeke to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 70 bus from Harelbeke Stasegem Church station to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 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 5 hr 48 min.

348min
Bus - 7070
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Harelbeke Stasegem Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harelbeke
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12
    ID 509717
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    78 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

Alternative route from Harelbeke to Balen by bus and train via 709, IC and L

To get from Harelbeke to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 709 bus from Harelbeke Stasegem Church station to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 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 12 min.

492min
Bus - 709709
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Harelbeke Stasegem Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harelbeke
  • 2
    Bus - 709709
    Wait for bus
    709
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12
    ID 509717
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    78 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
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Public transit directions from Harelbeke to Balen

The distance between Harelbeke, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 166.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 348 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harelbeke 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 Harelbeke to Balen by bus and train via 709, IC and L

To get from Harelbeke to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 709 bus from Harelbeke Stasegem Church station to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 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 12 min.

492min
Bus - 709709
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Harelbeke Stasegem Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harelbeke
  • 2
    Bus - 709709
    Wait for bus
    709
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12
    ID 509717
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    78 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 348 minutes, using Bus line 70, Train line Antwerp Central - Lille Flanders (FR), Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt.

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

    The alternative route takes 492 minutes, using Bus line 709, Train line Antwerp Central - Lille Flanders (FR), Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 48 min.

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

    The 70 bus line goes from Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 station near Harelbeke to Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 station near Balen in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Harelbeke and Balen in Belgium by bus and train is about 5 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 stop near Harelbeke in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kortrijk Bus Terminal 1 Platform 12 station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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