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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 €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Genk to Antwerp
Compare the available ways to get from Genk to Antwerp, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Antwerp:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Antwerp costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 20m by train vs 1h 30m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€16 vs €16). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Genk to Antwerp
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.
12:20 PM 2h25 Genk 2:45 PM Antwerp €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:20 PM 2h25 Genk 2:45 PM Antwerp €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:20 PM 2h25 Genk 2:45 PM Antwerp €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:20 AM 2h25 Genk 1:45 PM Antwerp €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Antwerp:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Antwerp costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 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-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS to go to Antwerp by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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