The average train between Cologne and Genk takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Genk. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Genk at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Genk. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Genk station via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Cologne to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Genk station.
Book your Cologne to Genk train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Genk is 101.6 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Genk via Liège-Guillemins and Landen in around 3h 26m.