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Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Genk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr117 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr117, while a train costs an average of kr185.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr185 Average price | kr117 Average price Cheapest | kr178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Genk:
A bus is kr68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Genk costing on average kr185.
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around kr185 compared to roughly kr178 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Antwerp to Genk
How to get from Antwerp to Genk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Genk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:10 AM2h20Antwerp6:30 AMGenkkr1031One-way0 transfers
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- 4:10 AM2h20Antwerp6:30 AMGenkkr1031One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:10 AM2h20Antwerp6:30 AMGenkkr1031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:10 AM2h20Antwerp5:30 AMGenkkr1151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Genk:
A bus is kr68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Genk costing on average kr185.
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Genk as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Genk station.
- Travel with De Lijn, FlixBus to go to Genk by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Genk by train.
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