The average train between Bern and Genk takes 11h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 Bern and Genk. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Genk at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Genk station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Bern to Genk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Genk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Bern to Genk train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Genk is 468.7 km. The road distance is 736 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Basel SBB, Koeln Hbf, Aachen Hbf, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 9h 19m.