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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Bochum to Genk?

The distance between Bochum and Genk is 177 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Genk without a car is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €15 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Bochum to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Genk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Genk train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Genk?

The best way to get from Bochum to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Bochum to Genk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bochum to Genk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Genk is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Bochum to Genk.

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

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Bochum to Genk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 45 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Maastrichtbus N1314
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
4h 16m
€16–23
Train, line 45 bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain S43
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
4h 20m
Drive 156.3 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Genkcar 156.3 km
1h 42m
€25–35
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
4h 43m
€41–144
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain S44 / ...
4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
5h 17m
€51–191
Train, line 350 bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
5h 37m
€36–52

Bochum to Genk by bus

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.9 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Bochum central station to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Maastricht and Maastricht Station perron D in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 17m.

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