The average train between Genk and Basel takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Genk to Basel. 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 Genk and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Basel at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Genk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genk station and arriving at Basel station via Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Genk to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Genk to Basel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Genk and Basel is 407.5 km. The road distance is 690 km.
You can take a train from Genk to Basel Bad Bf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 8m.