The average train between Lille and Genk takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lille and Genk. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Genk at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Genk. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Genk station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Lille to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Genk station.
Book your Lille to Genk train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lille and Genk is 175.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Genk via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 55m.