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 - €70 and takes 10h 8m.

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 11m and costs €85 - €130.

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 2 via Basel Euroairport FR and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Genk via Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Genk?

The distance between Basel and Genk is 635 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 23m and costs €60 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Genk?

The best way to get from Basel to Genk is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 8m.

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 Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Genk is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m 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?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Genk.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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
7h 23m
€62–231
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
11h 36m
€40–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastrichtbus N831
10h 8m
€46–67
Drive 515.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Genkcar 515.9 km
5h 11m
€90–129
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 48m
€117–269
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic
8h 6m
€84–218
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
7h 42m
€112–372
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 48m
€118–296

Basel to Genk by train and bus

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 635.2 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Koeln Hbf, Aachen Hbf, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastricht 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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