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Compare train and bus for Genk to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genk to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$22 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Genk to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Genk to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Brussels:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Brussels costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genk and Brussels 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 Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 14 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
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