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How to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen by train?

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen by train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen in Belgium, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Hasselt station. Next, take the L train from Hasselt station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen by train via EC and L

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen in Belgium, take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the L train from Anvers-Berchem station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Train - EC
EC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Cs (Nl)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Belgium and Balen, Belgium is approximately 115.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Brussels Airport-Zaventem is located at Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Brussels Airport.

Train stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Diegem
  • Zaventem
  • Nossegem

Bus stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Brussels Airport
  • Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron A
  • Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B

Public transit stations close to Balen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Balen:

  • Mol
  • Balen

Bus stations close to Balen:

  • Balen Overweg Vaartstraat
  • Balen Markt
  • Balen Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen by train via EC and L

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen in Belgium, take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the L train from Anvers-Berchem station to Balen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Train - EC
EC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Cs (Nl)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station Balen
    Ride to train station
    Balen
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Train line EC, Train line L.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Balen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen?

    The IC train line goes from Hasselt station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hasselt station near Balen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Balen by train?

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Balen in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels Airport-Zaventem to get to Balen?

    Get on the IC train from the Hasselt station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Balen?

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

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