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

By bus and train

To get from Balen to Galmaarden in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Balen station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the BUS bus from Bruxelles-Midi station to Tollembeek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 14 min.

314min
Train - L
L
Train - P
P
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Balen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    68 min
  • 6
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Grammont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Tollembeek
    Ride to bus station
    Tollembeek
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via L, IC and BUS

To get from Balen to Galmaarden in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Balen station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the BUS bus from Bruxelles-Midi station to Tollembeek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 14 min.

314min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Balen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    81 min
  • 6
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Grammont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Tollembeek
    Ride to bus station
    Tollembeek
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balen to Galmaarden

The distance between Balen, Belgium and Galmaarden, Belgium is approximately 158.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 314 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balen to Galmaarden 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 Balen

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

Train stations close to Balen:

  • Mol

Bus stations close to Balen:

  • Balen Station
  • Balen Gasthuisstraat
  • Balen Markt

Public transit stations close to Galmaarden, Belgium

Galmaarden is located at Galmaarden, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Tollembeek Modrielaan.

Train stations close to Galmaarden:

  • Tollembeek
  • Gammerages
  • Herne

Bus stations close to Galmaarden:

  • Tollembeek Modrielaan

Alternative route by bus and train via L, IC and BUS

To get from Balen to Galmaarden in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Balen station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the BUS bus from Bruxelles-Midi station to Tollembeek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 14 min.

314min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Balen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    81 min
  • 6
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Grammont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Tollembeek
    Ride to bus station
    Tollembeek
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 314 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line P, Bus line BUS.

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

    The alternative route takes 314 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line BUS.

  • Is there a direct train between Balen and Galmaarden in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balen to Galmaarden in Belgium?

    The L train line goes from Hasselt station near Balen to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hasselt station near Galmaarden in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Balen and Galmaarden in Belgium by train and bus is about 5 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Balen to get to Galmaarden in Belgium?

    Get on the L train from the Hasselt station near Balen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Balen and Galmaarden in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Hasselt stop, which is closest to Galmaarden in Belgium.

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