The average train between Genk and Basel takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. 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 5 times a day between Genk and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Maastricht Station perron D and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Genk to Basel? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genk station and arriving at Basel station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Genk to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
Genk to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Genk to Basel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Genk and Basel is 407.5 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Basel SBB via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Aachen Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 15m.