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Compare for Genk to Basel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genk to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $639.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $639 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Genk to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Basel:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Basel costing on average $197.
A bus is $562 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genk to Basel costing on average $639.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 10h 18m versus 5h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Basel:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Basel costing on average $197.
A bus is $562 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genk to Basel costing on average $639.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genk and Basel as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Genk station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, Vueling to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
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