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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Genk takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

5h 24m
Duration
296 km
Distance
€65
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Dortmund to Genk train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dortmund and Genk. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Genk at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 38m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 296.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Genk via Köln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 12m.

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