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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €16 - €22 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Genk. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Essen central train station and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Genk via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Genk?

The distance between Bottrop and Genk is 178 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Genk without a car is to train and line 45 bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €30 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bottrop to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Genk bus from?

Bottrop to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Genk train from?

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

Train or bus from Bottrop to Genk?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €16 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Bottrop to Genk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bottrop to Genk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bottrop to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Genk is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Bottrop to Genk.

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bottrop 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 Essen West S to Herzogenrath, BfRb33
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
4h 42m
€32–51
Bus, line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
5h 9m
€16–21
Drive 133.4 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Genk133.4 km
1h 51m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf35 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LandenS44 / ...
4. Take the train from Landen to GenkIc / ...
4h 51m
€44–158
Train, line 45 bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
4h 54m
€21–118
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz BfRb33
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Maastricht, Station350
5h 44m
€32–45

Bottrop to Genk by train and bus

116Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.9 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Genk via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 4h 51m.

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