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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Genk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$22 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Brussels to Genk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Genk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 360910:22 AM1h31Brussels-North11:53 AMGenk station$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:20 AM1h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)7:30 AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus6:20 AM1h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)7:30 AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 360910:16 AM1h37Brussels-Central11:53 AMGenk station$231One-way0 transfers
- 360910:11 AM1h42Brussels-Midi11:53 AMGenk station$231One-way0 transfers
- 36089:22 AM1h31Brussels-North10:53 AMGenk station$231One-way0 transfers
Flibco9:45 AM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)11:40 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$221One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:15 PM1h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:10 PMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$91One-way0 transfers
- Flibco11:30 AM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)1:25 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Genk:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Genk costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Genk as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Genk station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Genk by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Genk by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
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