What is the cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk?

The cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk?

The fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Alphen aan den Rijn and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Schiphol, Airport, Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Alphen aan den Rijn and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn and arriving at Genk via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk?

The distance between Alphen aan den Rijn and Genk is 255 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.

How do I travel from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk without a car?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €40 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk bus from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk train from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk bus arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk train arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 443+ hotels available in Genk.

Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain Ic
4h 21m
€43–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Maastrichtbus 833 / ...
6h 29m
€28–44
Drive 182.8 km
1. Drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Genkcar 182.8 km
2h 10m
€33–47
Train, line 45 bus via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
4h 36m
€28–67
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Maastrichttrain Nachttrein
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
5h 19m
€57–63

Alphen aan den Rijn to Genk by train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Alphen a/d Rijn to Genk via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 3h.

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