How to get from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château by train?

From Balen to Merbes-Le-Château by train

To get from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Balen station to Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S63 train from Charleroi Central station to Fontaine-Valmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The train schedule from Balen may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Merbes-Le-Château on the Moovit app.

247min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Train - S63
S63
Leaves from Balen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi Central
    96 min
  • 6
    Train - S63S63
    Wait for train
    S63
    Erquelinnes
  • 7
    Ride to train station Fontaine-Valmont
    Ride to train station
    Fontaine-Valmont
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château by train via L, S35 and S63

To get from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Balen station to Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S35 train and finally take the S63 train from Charleroi Central station to Fontaine-Valmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The train schedule from Balen may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Merbes-Le-Château on the Moovit app.

247min
Train - L
L
Train - S35
S35
Train - S63
S63
Leaves from Balen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - S35S35
    Wait for train
    S35
    Charleroi Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi Central
    96 min
  • 6
    Train - S63S63
    Wait for train
    S63
    Erquelinnes
  • 7
    Ride to train station Fontaine-Valmont
    Ride to train station
    Fontaine-Valmont
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château

The distance between Balen, Belgium and Merbes-Le-Château, Belgium is approximately 178.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 247 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château

To check the train schedule from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Balen) and destination (Merbes-Le-Château), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Alternative route from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château by train via L, S35 and S63

To get from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Balen station to Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S35 train and finally take the S63 train from Charleroi Central station to Fontaine-Valmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min. The train schedule from Balen may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Merbes-Le-Château on the Moovit app.

247min
Train - L
L
Train - S35
S35
Train - S63
S63
Leaves from Balen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Balen
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - S35S35
    Wait for train
    S35
    Charleroi Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi Central
    96 min
  • 6
    Train - S63S63
    Wait for train
    S63
    Erquelinnes
  • 7
    Ride to train station Fontaine-Valmont
    Ride to train station
    Fontaine-Valmont
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château?

    The fastest way takes 247 minutes, using Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Train line Charleroi Central - Noorderkempen (Brecht), Train line S63.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château?

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Train line Charleroi Central - Noorderkempen (Brecht), Train line S63.

  • Is there a direct train between Balen and Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium?

    The L train line goes from Antwerp Central station near Balen to Antwerp-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Antwerp-Berchem station near Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balen to Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Balen and Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium by train is about 4 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Balen to get to Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Balen and Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Antwerp-Berchem station, which is closest to Merbes-Le-Château in Belgium.

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