There are 4 ways to get from Boom to Genk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Genktrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€26–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus X60
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus N884
4h 11m€13–17Drive 103 km
- Drive from Boom to Genkcar 103 km
1h 5m€18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boom Steenbakkerijenstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10bus 50
- Take the train from Malines to Genktrain Ic
3h 11m€21–31
Boom to Genk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boom to Genk is to bus which costs €13 - €17 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boom to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €17 - €26.
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 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Boom to Genk. However, there are services departing from Boom and arriving at Genk via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Boom and Genk is 141 km. The road distance is 103 km.
The best way to get from Boom to Genk without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Boom to Genk, including transfers.
Boom to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Boom Station perron 1.
Boom to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Berchem station.
The best way to get from Boom to Genk is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Boom, Belgium and Genk, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Anvers-Berchem to Genk hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, 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 11m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Boom Steenbakkerijenstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Boom to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.
Boom to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Genk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boom to Genk is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Boom to Genk.
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