How to travel from Brussels to Genk

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Genk

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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€21

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€6

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2h 4m

Average total duration

1h 34m

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1h 54m

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1h 24m

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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
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlibcoFlibco
09:30AM1h45
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
11:15AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity3609
10:22AM1h31
Brussels-North
11:53AMGenk station
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity3609
10:16AM1h37
Brussels-Central
11:53AMGenk station
$261One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity3609
10:11AM1h42
Brussels-Midi
11:53AMGenk station
$261One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity3608
09:22AM1h31
Brussels-North
10:53AMGenk station
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
11:30AM1h45
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
01:15PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
08:00AM1h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
09:55AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
01:30PM1h45
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
03:15PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
$231One-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 options to travel between Brussels and Genk including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Genk is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Genk:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Genk costing on average $15 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Genk is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Genk take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 28m.

The distance from Brussels to Genk is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Genk is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Genk:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Genk station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Genk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Genk by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Genk by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Genk with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 14 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Genk often also extend their vacation to go to Blankenberge, Ostend, Antwerp, Paris, Bruges. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Genk and these popular destinations at a great price.

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