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C-Mine Expeditie
A major industrial heritage museum and cultural hub in the former Winterslag mine, with exhibitions on mining, design, and local identity.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Genk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Genk will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Antwerp for Genk on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Trains from Antwerp to Genk run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:06, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 4:06 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Genk trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4906 · 3605 | 6:17 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h36 | 7:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4906 · 3605 | 6:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h30 | 7:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
2906 · 1705 · 1505 | 6:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h50 | 8:20 AM Genk station | 2 transfers | |
2906 · 1705 · 1505 | 6:36 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h44 | 8:20 AM Genk station | 2 transfers | |
4907 · 3606 | 7:17 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h36 | 8:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4907 · 3606 | 7:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h30 | 8:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4908 · 3607+ 2357 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h46 | 9:53 AM Genk station | 2 transfers | |
4908 · 3607 | 8:17 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h36 | 9:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4908 · 3607 | 8:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h30 | 9:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4909 · 3608+ 2358 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h46 | 10:53 AM Genk station | 2 transfers | |
4909 · 3608 | 9:17 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h36 | 10:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4909 · 3608 | 9:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h30 | 10:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4910 · 3609+ 2359 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h46 | 11:53 AM Genk station | 2 transfers | |
4910 · 3609 | 10:17 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h36 | 11:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4910 · 3609 | 10:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h30 | 11:53 AM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4911 · 3610+ 2360 | 11:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h46 | 12:53 PM Genk station | 2 transfers | |
4911 · 3610 | 11:17 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h36 | 12:53 PM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
4911 · 3610 | 11:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h30 | 12:53 PM Genk station | 1 transfer | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Genk by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Genk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Genk trains use the Antwerpen-Berchem to Genk station pair, with some services arriving at Bokrijk. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Genk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
Genk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Cascade, Restaurant De Molen
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ecu, Carbon Hotel, M Hotel.
Bokrijk is 6 km from Genk city centre. Public transport options include:
Bokrijk has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Bokrijk.
Available at Bokrijk: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bokrijk.
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