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1 h 38 min
159 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Cologne to Balen

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Cheapest
By car (159 km)
1 h 38 min
159 km.
from $8
Other
Rideshare
1 h 38 min
159 km.
from $6.05
Train
3 h 53 min
126 km.
from $97.14
Train, Bus
4 h 58 min
126 km.
from $70.53
Bus
6 h 8 min
126 km.
from $47.51

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$10.81

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 10 to Beringen
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.03
Bus from Beringen Bogaersveld perron 2 to Balen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.03
Bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.03

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.80–$101.78
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$76.34

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselt
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
Train from Hasselt to Balen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.18

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$24.17

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.91

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Balen is to bus and line 29 bus and line 28 bus which costs $22.83 - $48.91 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Balen is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Balen. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Balen via Liège-Guillemins and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Cologne to Balen?

The distance between Cologne and Balen is 209 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $45.65 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cologne to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Balen train from?

Cologne to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Balen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Balen is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $45.65 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 29 bus and line 28 bus, which costs $22.83 - $48.91 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to Balen train arrive?

Cologne to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Balen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Balen is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Cologne to Balen.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

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