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Compare bus and train for Sint-Gillis to Genk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 $8, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m 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 Sint-Gillis to Genk
Compare the available ways to get from Sint-Gillis to Genk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Genk:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Genk costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 11m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sint-Gillis to Genk
How to get from Sint-Gillis to Genk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sint-Gillis to Genk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 AM 1h10 Sint-Gillis 6:30 AM Genk $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:20 AM 1h10 Sint-Gillis 6:30 AM Genk $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:20 AM 1h10 Sint-Gillis 6:30 AM Genk $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Genk:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Genk costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Genk take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sint-Gillis and Genk as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Genk station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genk by bus.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Genk by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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