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

The cheapest way to get from Bocholt to Genk is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bocholt to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Bocholt and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bocholt and arriving at Genk via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Bocholt to Genk?

The distance between Bocholt and Genk is 212 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bocholt to Genk without a car is to train and line 45 bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bocholt to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bocholt to Genk train from?

Bocholt to Genk train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bocholt station.

Train or bus from Bocholt to Genk?

The best way to get from Bocholt to Genk is to line 64 bus and bus and line 45 bus which takes 6h 16m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Bocholt to Genk train arrive?

Bocholt to Genk train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bocholt to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bocholt to Genk is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bocholt to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Genk.

Bocholt to Genk - 6 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, line 64 bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Bocholt to Genk by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HerzogenrathRe
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
4h 55m
€35–55
Drive 144.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bocholt to Genk144.4 km
2h 14m
€23–33
Line 64 bus, bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Bocholt, Bahnhof to Wesel Bahnhof64
2. Take the bus from Dinslaken Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
3. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Maastricht
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
6h 16m
€24–42
Train, line 45 bus via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
5h 19m
€34–54
Train
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
4. Take the train from Landen to GenkIc / ...
6h 19m
€51–176
Bus, train, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Bocholt, Bustreff to Rees Empel Bf61
2. Take the bus from Rees Empel Bf to Kleve BahnhofX32
3. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Nijmegen Centraal Station
4. Take the train from Nijmegen to Roermond
5. Take the train from Roermond to Maastricht
6. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
6h 58m
€42–70

Bocholt to Genk by train and bus

169Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.1 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Bocholt, Germany and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Bocholt, Bahnhof to Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Wesel Bahnhof, Wesel, Dinslaken, Dinslaken Bahnhof, Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg central train station, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bocholt to Genk via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 6h 19m.

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