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

From Mesen to Balen by bus and train

To get from Mesen to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 71 bus from Messines Peace Village station to Ypres Station Platform 5 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 4 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Mesen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balen on the Moovit app.

296min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Messines Peace Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Messines Peace Village
    ID 504896
    1.47 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Ypres Station Platform 5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ypres Station Platform 5
    ID 504180
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ypres
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    122 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 Mesen to Balen

The distance between Mesen, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 213.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 296 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mesen 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 Mesen to Balen

To check the bus and train schedule from Mesen to Balen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mesen) 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 Mesen to Balen?

    The fastest way takes 296 minutes, using Bus line Poperinge - Loker - Nieuwkerke - Mesen - Kemmel - Ypres, Train line Antwerp-Central - Poperinge, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 56 min.

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

    The 71 bus line goes from Messines Peace Village station near Mesen to Ypres Station Platform 5 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ypres Station Platform 5 station near Balen in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Mesen and Balen in Belgium by bus and train is about 4 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 71 bus from the Messines Peace Village stop near Mesen in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ypres Station Platform 5 station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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