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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 Bruxelles-Midi 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 41 min.

221min
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
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    64 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Mol
  • 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 214.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 221 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.

Public transit stations close to Kortrijk

Kortrijk is located at Kortrijk, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Kortrijk Busterminal 2 Perron 23.

Train stations close to Kortrijk:

  • Courtrai
  • Bissegem

Bus stations close to Kortrijk:

  • Kortrijk Busterminal 2 Perron 23
  • Kortrijk Busterminal 2 Perron 22
  • Kortrijk Busterminal 4 Perron 42

Public transit stations close to Balen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Balen:

  • Mol

Bus stations close to Balen:

  • Balen Hoolsterberg
  • Balen Markt
  • Balen Station

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus 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 41 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Courtrai station near Kortrijk to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Louvain 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 41 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 Louvain station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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