How to Travel from

Bruges to Balen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Belgium Bruges Balen

Cheapest

By car (149 km)

1 h 42 min

149 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 42 min

149 km.

from $5.67

Train

3 h 11 min

134 km.

from $38.80

Bus

4 h 34 min

134 km.

from $30.02

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Bruges to Antwerp

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$12.63–$17.69

De Lijn

Phone:

+32 70 22 02 00

Website:

delijn.be/nl/

Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.01

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:

+32 70 79 79 79

Website:

belgiantrain.be/en

Train from Bruges to Anvers-Berchem

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.90–$20.21

Train from Anvers-Berchem to Mol

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.21–$12.00

What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Balen?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Balen is to bus which costs $18.48 - $22.83 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Balen?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Balen. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station perron 2 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Balen. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Berchem and Mol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Bruges to Balen?

The distance between Bruges and Balen is 176 km. The road distance is 150.6 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Balen without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Balen?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Bruges to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Balen bus from?

Bruges to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Balen train from?

Bruges to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Balen?

The best way to get from Bruges to Balen is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $22.83 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Bruges to Balen bus arrive?

Bruges to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Bruges to Balen train arrive?

Bruges to Balen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Balen is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Bruges to Balen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bruges to Balen?

Book your Bruges to Balen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 401+ hotels available in Balen. Prices start at $56.74 per night.

Olmen Zoo

Pakawi Park is a zoo in the Belgian village Olmen, which is part of the town of Balen. Until 22 June 2019 it was named "Olmense Zoo".

Turnhout

Turnhout (Dutch pronunciation: ) is a Belgian municipality and city located in the Flemish province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the city of Turnhout proper. In 2021, its population was 45,874. The total area is 56 km2 (21 sq mi). The agglomeration is much more populous, with 81,473 inhabitants. It is known for its playing card industry, and houses the head office of the world's largest manufacturer of playing cards, Cartamundi. Turnhout is also the capital of the administrative district with the same name. The city council often promotes the city as "the capital of the Campine area".

Bobbejaanland

Bobbejaanland is a theme park in Lichtaart, Belgium. The park was founded by Bobbejaan Schoepen, a Flemish singer, guitarist, and entertainer who enjoyed international success in the fifties and early sixties. In 1959, he bought a 30 hectare marsh, had it drained and built a 1,000 capacity venue that opened in December 1961 as Bobbejaanland. This developed into an amusement park and remained in his possession until he sold it in 2004.

Balen

Balen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Balen proper and Olmen. In 2021, Balen had a population of 22,853. Total area is 72.88 km2.

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Four ways to Travel from Bruges to Balen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

De Lijn

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Balen?

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Balen?

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Balen?

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Balen?

How far is it from Bruges to Balen?

How do I travel from Bruges to Balen without a car?

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Balen?

Where do I catch the Bruges to Balen bus from?

Where do I catch the Bruges to Balen train from?

Train or bus from Bruges to Balen?

Where does the Bruges to Balen bus arrive?

Where does the Bruges to Balen train arrive?

Can I drive from Bruges to Balen?

How do I get a train ticket from Bruges to Balen?

Where can I stay near Balen?