The average train between Budapest and Genk takes 20h 56m and the fastest train takes 16h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 Budapest and Genk. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Genk at 7:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 20h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Genk. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Genk station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
Budapest to Genk train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Genk train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Genk station.
Book your Budapest to Genk train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Genk is 1,054.1 km. The road distance is 1,355 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Genk via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 15h 29m.