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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 train costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€4. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 1m 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 Zaventem to Genk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Genk is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:56 AM 1h57 Zaventem 11:53 AM Genk €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:56 AM 1h57 Zaventem 11:53 AM Genk €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:56 AM 1h57 Zaventem 11:53 AM Genk €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:56 PM 1h57 Zaventem 2:53 PM Genk €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Genk as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Genk station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Genk by train.
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