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Cologne, Germany → Balen, Belgium

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Balen

Composite routes from Cologne to Balen

Cheapest
1 h 43 min
Car
155 km.
from $8
Other
3 h 53 min
126 km.
from $97.14
4 h 58 min
Train, Bus
126 km.
from $70.53
6 h 8 min
126 km.
from $47.51

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
De Lijn
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 30m
3 times a day
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
De Lijn
Website
47 min
Every 30 minutes
$3.03
+32 70 22 02 00
+32 70 22 02 00
Call
Train operators
Found: 8
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Arriva NL
Website
Eurostar
Website
1h 2m
5 times a day
$45.80–$101.78
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 53m
Every 4 hours
$38.17–$43.26
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
56 min
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
1h 4m
Hourly
$8.27–$12.09
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Call
National Express
Website
52 min
Hourly
$15.27–$24.17
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
1h 46m
3 times a week
Flixtrain
Website
34 min
Once daily
$6.23–$8.91
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arriva NL
Website
53 min
Hourly
$10.18–$15.27
0800-0232 545
0800-0232 545
Call

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?

Book your Cologne 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.
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