Travel Information between Brussels and Genk
| 50 miles (81 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $5 - $23 | |
| Bus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 10 min | |
| Bus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 10 min | |
| FlixBus 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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How to get from Brussels to Genk by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Genk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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