How to travel from Brussels to Genk

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Travel Information between Brussels and Genk

Distance50 miles (81 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$5 - $23
Cheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 10 min
Fastest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCB

Travel 50 miles (81 km) by train or bus between Brussels and Genk. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Genk.

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from Brussels to Genk

How to get from Brussels to Genk by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brussels to Genk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity3609
10:22AM1h31
Brussels-North
11:53AMGenk station
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:20AM1h10
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
07:30AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:20AM1h10
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
07:30AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity3609
10:16AM1h37
Brussels-Central
11:53AMGenk station
$251One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity3609
10:11AM1h42
Brussels-Midi
11:53AMGenk station
$251One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity3608
09:22AM1h31
Brussels-North
10:53AMGenk station
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM1h50
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
01:45PMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
09:30AM1h45
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
11:15AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$231One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus6011
05:55PM2h00
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
07:55PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Genk

Travel to Genk easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Genk.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Brussels to Genk: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Genk from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Genk:

A bus is $18 (€16) less than a train with an average ticket price of $23 (€20) from Brussels to Genk.

The quickest way to travel from Brussels to Genk is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Genk by train takes 1 h 31 min on average.

The Brussels to Genk distance is around 50 miles (81 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Genk is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Brussels to Genk as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Brussels to Genk:

  • Most travelers catch their train from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Genk.

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Genk:

  • FlixBus can get you to Genk by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Brussels to Genk for $5 (€4) on Omio.
  • Travel with SNCB for trains to Genk. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCB Brussels to Genk tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Genk with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 8 direct buses per day to Genk with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Genk with SNCB with 15 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Genk tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your trip from Brussels to Genk doesn't have to end in Genk. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Blankenberge, Paris, Antwerp or Amsterdam. If you’d like to add Blankenberge, Paris, Antwerp or Amsterdam to your Brussels to Genk tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Genk today!

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