What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Genk?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Genk is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Genk?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Genk is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Genk. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Basel Euroairport FR and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Genk. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Maastricht via Koeln Hbf and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Genk?

The distance between Basel and Genk is 636 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Genk without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Genk without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Genk?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Basel to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Genk bus from?

Basel to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Genk train from?

Basel to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Genk?

The best way to get from Basel to Genk is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Genk bus arrive?

Basel to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Basel to Genk train arrive?

Basel to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Genk is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Basel to Genk.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Genk?

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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Basel to Genk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43
7h 17m
€116–597
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831
10h 14m
€46–77
Drive 515.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Genkcar 515.9 km
5h 12m
€92–132
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 57m
€135–365
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic / ...
7h 43m
€166–555
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
10h 38m
€64–120
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
8h 39m
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain
7h 38m
€144–361

Basel to Genk by train and bus

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 635.6 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Koeln Hbf, Aachen Hbf, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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