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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Genk is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Genk is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Maastricht via Basel SBB, Köln Hbf and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Bern to Genk?

The distance between Bern and Genk is 736 km. The road distance is 612.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Genk without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €140 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Bern to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Genk bus from?

Bern to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Genk train from?

Bern to Genk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Genk?

The best way to get from Bern to Genk is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Bern to Genk bus arrive?

Bern to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Bern to Genk train arrive?

Bern to Genk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Genk is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Bern to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1090+ hotels available in Genk.

Bern to Genk - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bern and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
8h 55m
€147–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N506
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
10h 45m
€55–83
Drive 612.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Genkcar 612.8 km
6h 13m
€109–157
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 42m
€153–311
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
9h 32m
€149–323
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
12h 4m
€97–152
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
7h 55m
€132–319
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
8h 15m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
9h 16m
€189–476
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 55m
€185–459
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
8h 45m
€153–342

Bern to Genk by train and bus

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8h 55mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735.6 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Basel SBB, Köln Hbf, Aachen Hbf, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 10h 45m.

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