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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 an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. 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 €17, while a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m 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 Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Genk to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Brussels:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Brussels costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€1. The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 19m 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 Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genk to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:10 AM 1h45 Genk 11:55 AM Brussels €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:10 AM 1h45 Genk 11:55 AM Brussels €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:20 PM 1h20 Genk 1:40 PM Brussels €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:20 AM 1h20 Genk 12:40 PM Brussels €7 1 One-way 0 transfers4:45 AM 1h35 Genk 6:20 AM Brussels €10 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 PM 1h40 Genk 8:40 PM Brussels €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genk to Brussels:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genk to Brussels costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 10 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-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
- Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 10 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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