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 €11 - €16 and takes 4h 7m.

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 €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Boom and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Boom station to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Boom Station perron 1 and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Boom and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Boom to Genk. However, there are services departing from Boom and arriving at Genk via Anvers-Berchem and Diest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Boom to Genk?

The distance between Boom and Genk is 109 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 train which takes 2h 56m and costs €19 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m 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 do I catch the Boom to Genk train from?

Boom to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Boom station.

Train or bus from Boom to Genk?

The best way to get from Boom to Genk is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Boom to Genk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boom to Genk train arrive?

Boom to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem 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.

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

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Boom to Genk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Boom to Genk by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Boom to Anvers-Berchemtrain S32 / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Diesttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Diest to Genktrain L / ...
2h 56m
€20–40
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 7m
€11–16
Drive 103 km
1. Drive from Boom to Genkcar 103 km
1h 5m
€16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boom Kerkhofstraat to Mechelen Station perron 10bus 50
2. Take the train from Malines to Genktrain Ic
3h 13m
€22–43

Boom to Genk by train

135Weekly Trains

2h 56mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.4 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Boom to Genk via Anvers-Berchem and Diest in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boom Station perron 1 to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 4h 7m.

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