The average train between Basel and Genk takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Genk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Genk. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Genk at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 28m • 4 changes




7h 28m • 4 changes
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14h 53m • 4 changes




7h 28m • 4 changes




7h 28m • 4 changes
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12h 26m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Genk. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Genk station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Basel to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Basel to Genk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Genk is 407.5 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Koeln Hbf, Aachen Hbf, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 7h 24m.