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

Balen to Schiplaken - Train Schedule

The L train from Balen to Schiplaken departs once a day at 06:12. The trip takes about 2 hr 56 min.

From Balen to Schiplaken by bus and train

To get from Balen to Schiplaken in Boortmeerbeek, 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 20 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Hever Biest Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Balen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Schiplaken on the Moovit app.

176min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2020
Walk to Schiplaken
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
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ghent St. Peter
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Mechelen Station Platform 14
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hever Biest Street
    ID 300666
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schiplaken
    Walk to
    Schiplaken
    Karabinierstraat
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balen to Schiplaken

The distance between Balen, Boortmeerbeek and Schiplaken, Boortmeerbeek is approximately 117.38 km, which can typically be traveled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balen to Schiplaken by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boortmeerbeek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Balen to Schiplaken

To check the bus and train schedule from Balen to Schiplaken using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Balen) and destination (Schiplaken), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Train line L, Train line IC, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Balen and Schiplaken?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balen to Schiplaken?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Balen to Schiplaken by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Balen in Balen and Schiplaken in Boortmeerbeek by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Balen and Schiplaken?

    Get off the train at the Leuven stop, which is closest to Schiplaken in Boortmeerbeek.

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