The average train between Genk and France takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Genk to France. 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 France. 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 France at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genk to France. However, there are services departing from Genk station and arriving at France station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Genk to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Genk and France is 552.4 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Genk to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 3h 40m.