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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 bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 442 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 442, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,649.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 896 Average price | DKK 4,649 Average price | DKK 442 Average price Cheapest | DKK 756 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Genk
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Genk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Genk:
A bus is DKK 455 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Genk costing on average DKK 896.
A bus is DKK 4,208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Genk costing on average DKK 4,649.
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
Tickets start at around DKK 896 compared to roughly DKK 756 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 139. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 6h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Genk
How to get from Basel to Genk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Genk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 PM 14h25 Basel 12:15 PM Genk DKK 510 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:50 PM 14h25 Basel 12:15 PM Genk DKK 510 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:50 PM 14h25 Basel 12:15 PM Genk DKK 510 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Genk:
A bus is DKK 455 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Genk costing on average DKK 896.
A bus is DKK 4,208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Genk costing on average DKK 4,649.
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Genk station.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Genk by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Vueling to go to Genk by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genk by bus.
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