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How to get from Kortrijk to Balen by train?

From Kortrijk to Balen by train

To get from Kortrijk to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Courtrai station to Brussels South 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 3 hr 48 min. The train schedule from Kortrijk may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Balen on the Moovit app.

228min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Courtrai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Courtrai
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    80 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kortrijk to Balen

The distance between Kortrijk, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 215.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kortrijk to Balen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Kortrijk to Balen

To check the train schedule from Kortrijk to Balen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kortrijk) and destination (Balen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line L.

  • Is there a direct train between Kortrijk and Balen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kortrijk to Balen in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Courtrai station near Kortrijk to Brussels South station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Brussels South station near Balen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kortrijk to Balen in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Kortrijk and Balen in Belgium by train is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kortrijk to get to Balen in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Courtrai station near Kortrijk in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kortrijk and Balen in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Brussels South station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.