Train Cardiff to Genk from €267 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Genk takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

8h 36m
Duration: 715 km
Distance: €267
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic

7h 48m

€219–400

Cardiff to Genk train times

Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Genk. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Genk at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

3:17 PM → 11:22 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:50 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 32m • 3 changes
9:20 PM → 12:22 PM
Arrives next day
15h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:20 AM → 2:22 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Genk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Distance: 715.1 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Genk via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 48m.

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