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Compare bus and train for Basel to Genk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $92. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $92, and a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$224 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Basel to Genk:
A bus is $151 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Genk costing on average $224 (€183).
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Genk:
A bus is $151 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Genk costing on average $224 (€183).
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Genk as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Genk station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Genk by train.
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