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

The cheapest way to get from Boom to Genk is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boom to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Boom and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Boom station to Genk. However, there are services departing from Boom Station perron 1 and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 4 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Boom to Genk?

The distance between Boom and Genk is 162 km. The road distance is 103 km.

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

The best way to get from Boom to Genk without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 11m and costs €20 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Boom to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boom to Genk bus from?

Boom to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Boom Station perron 1.

Where does the Boom to Genk bus arrive?

Boom to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Can I drive from Boom to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Genk is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Boom to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Genk.

Boom to Genk - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Boom to Genk by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Boom Steenbakkerijenstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10bus 50
2. Take the train from Malines to Genktrain Ic
3h 11m
€20–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus N884
4h 10m
€12–17
Drive 103 km
1. Drive from Boom to Genkcar 103 km
1h 5m
€17–24

Boom to Genk by bus and train

87Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.5 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Boom, Belgium and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Genk Shopping Center perron 4 via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 4h 10m.

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