How to get from Vilvorde to Balen by train?

From Vilvorde to Balen by train

To get from Vilvorde to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Vilvorde station to Bruxelles-Nord 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 Vilvorde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vilvorde
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    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 Vilvorde to Balen by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Vilvorde to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Vilvorde station to Bruxelles-Nord 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 Vilvorde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vilvorde
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    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 Vilvorde to Balen

The distance between Vilvorde, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 136.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vilvorde 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 Vilvorde

Vilvorde is located at Vilvorde, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Vilvoorde Station Perron 3.

Train stations close to Vilvorde:

  • Buda

Bus stations close to Vilvorde:

  • Vilvoorde Station Perron 3
  • Vilvoorde Station
  • Vilvoorde Station Perron 5

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:

  • Balen
  • Mol

Bus stations close to Balen:

  • Balen Gasthuisstraat
  • Balen Station
  • Balen Markt

Related Routes

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

To get from Vilvorde to Balen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Vilvorde station to Bruxelles-Nord 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 Vilvorde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vilvorde
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    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 Vilvorde to Balen?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line L.

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

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Vilvorde 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 Vilvorde to Balen?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Midi station near Vilvorde in Vilvoorde to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bruxelles-Nord station near Balen in Belgium.

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

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

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

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Midi station near Vilvorde in Vilvoorde.

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

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Nord station, which is closest to Balen in Belgium.

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