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Compare train and bus for Genk to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genk to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF11, while a train costs an average of CHF18.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF18 Average price | CHF11 Average price Cheapest | CHF16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Genk to Antwerp:
A bus is CHF7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Antwerp costing on average CHF18.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around CHF18 compared to roughly CHF16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-2.00. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 30m 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.
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How to get from Genk to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genk to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:20 AM2h25Genk1:45 PMAntwerpCHF101One-way0 transfers
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- 11:20 AM2h25Genk1:45 PMAntwerpCHF101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:20 AM2h25Genk1:45 PMAntwerpCHF101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:20 PM2h25Genk2:45 PMAntwerpCHF101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Antwerp:
A bus is CHF7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Antwerp costing on average CHF18.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genk and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genk station and arrive in Antwerp-Berchem.
- Buses mostly depart from Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, SNCB | BUS, Regional, SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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