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 Mesen Peace Village station to Ieper Station Perron 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Anvers-Berchem station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min.

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mesen Peace Village
    ID 504896
    1.47 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Ieper Station Perron 5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ieper Station Perron 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
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-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.

Public transit stations close to Mesen

Mesen is located at Mesen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Mesen Vredespark.

Bus stations close to Mesen:

  • Mesen Vredespark
  • Waasten Douve

Public transit stations close to Balen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Balen:

  • Mol
  • Balen

Bus stations close to Balen:

  • Balen Gasthuisstraat
  • Balen Station
  • Balen Markt

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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 71, Train line IC, Train line L.

  • 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 Mesen Peace Village station near Mesen to Ieper Station Perron 5 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ieper Station Perron 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 Mesen 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 Ieper Station Perron 5 station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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