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

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 Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 28 bus from Mechelen Station Platform 4 station to Elewijt Hofstade Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 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.

127min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2828
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
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 4
    ID 107769
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Vilvoorde Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elewijt Hofstade Beach
    ID 305617
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schiplaken
    Walk to
    Schiplaken
    Karabinierstraat
    1.89 km • 24 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 85.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 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 127 minutes, using Train line L, Train line IC, Bus line 28.

  • 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 travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balen to Schiplaken?

    The L train line goes from Antwerp-Berchem station near Balen in Balen to Mechelen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mechelen 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 7 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Antwerp-Berchem station near Balen in Balen.

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

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

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