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Trip Summary
30 trains operate daily from Soest to Balve. The train trip from Soest to Balve is usually about 6 hours and 23 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 124 mi (200 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 26m |
| Lowest price | $36.74 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Soest to Balve?
2 train services operate from Soest to Balve. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 18 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 18 | 5h 44m | $61.49 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 18 | 7h 14m | $62.65 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Soest to Balve start from $49, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Balve. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Soest leaves from Soest Zuid and 2 other stations. And in Balve trains arrive at Volkringhausen and 2 other train stations.
From Soest to Balve train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Balve faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 26 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Soest and Balve is approximately 124 miles, or 200 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Soest to Balve on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Soest at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 30 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Balve to Soest.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Soest?
Main departure station: Soest Zuid
Soest has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Balve.
All train stations in Soest:
Soest Zuid
Soest(NL)
Soestdijk
Where is the train station in Balve?
Main arrival station: Volkringhausen
There are more train stations and stops in Balve than most cities. Most trains from Soest will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Balve:
All train stations in Balve:
Volkringhausen
Train Station
Sanssouci
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