How to get from Vilvoorde to Balen by train?

From Vilvoorde to Balen by train

To get from Vilvoorde to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Vilvoorde station to Brussels North 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 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Vilvoorde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vilvoorde
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    69 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Herentals
  • 7
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vilvoorde to Balen by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Vilvoorde to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Vilvoorde station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vilvoorde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vilvoorde
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    69 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Herentals
  • 7
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vilvoorde to Balen

The distance between Vilvoorde, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 136.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vilvoorde to Balen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Vilvoorde to Balen by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Vilvoorde to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Vilvoorde station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vilvoorde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vilvoorde
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    69 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Herentals
  • 7
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Brussels South, Train line IC, Train line L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vilvoorde to Balen?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Brussels South, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Vilvoorde and Balen?

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

  • Which train line goes from Vilvoorde to Balen?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Vilvoorde to Balen by train?

    The total travel time between Vilvoorde in Vilvoorde and Balen in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Vilvoorde to get to Balen?

    Get on the IC train from the Brussels South station near Vilvoorde in Vilvoorde.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Vilvoorde and Balen?

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

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