The average train between Genk and Cologne takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Genk to Cologne. 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 Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Genk to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genk station and arriving at Cologne station via Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Genk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Genk to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Genk and Cologne is 101.6 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Genk to Koeln Hbf via Landen and Liege-Guillemins in around 3h 22m.