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

From Balen to Gooik by bus and train

To get from Balen to Gooik 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 R42 bus from Brussel Zuid Perron 9 station to Gooik Meintjes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min.

224min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R42R42
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
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Zuid Perron 9
    ID 307249
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R42R42
    Wait for bus
    R42
    Leerbeek Stelplaats Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Gooik Meintjes
    Ride to bus station
    Gooik Meintjes
    ID 306260
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balen to Gooik

The distance between Balen, Belgium and Gooik, Belgium is approximately 145.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balen to Gooik 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 Gooik, Belgium

Gooik is located at Gooik, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leerbeek Stelplaats Perron 1.

Bus stations close to Gooik:

  • Leerbeek Stelplaats Perron 1
  • Leerbeek Stelplaats Perron 5
  • Leerbeek Stelplaats Perron 2

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line R42.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balen to Gooik 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 Gooik in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Balen and Gooik in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

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

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