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

From Houthulst to Balen by bus and train

To get from Houthulst to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 30 bus from Klerken School Street station to Diksmuide Station Platform 1 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 3 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Houthulst may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balen on the Moovit app.

215min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Klerken School Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Klerken School Street
    ID 509685
    990 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Diksmuide Station Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diksmuide Station Platform 1
    ID 503134
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dixmude
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    111 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 Houthulst to Balen

The distance between Houthulst, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 197.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houthulst to Balen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Houthulst to Balen

To check the bus and train schedule from Houthulst to Balen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Houthulst) and destination (Balen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 30, Train line Antwerp Central - De Panne, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

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

    The 30 bus line goes from Klerken School Street station near Houthulst to Diksmuide Station Platform 1 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Diksmuide Station Platform 1 station near Balen in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Houthulst and Balen in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 30 bus from the Klerken School Street stop near Houthulst in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Diksmuide Station Platform 1 station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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