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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Genk is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 18h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Genk is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Liège Guillemins and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Genk via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 29m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Genk?

The distance between Bucharest and Genk is 1858 km. The road distance is 2051.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Genk without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 6m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Bucharest to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Genk bus from?

Bucharest to Genk bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Genk train from?

Bucharest to Genk train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Genk?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Genk is to train which takes 32h 29m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Maastricht, which costs €145 - €148 and takes 27h 29m.

Where does the Bucharest to Genk bus arrive?

Bucharest to Genk bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Liege Gare des Guillemins station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Genk?

Genk is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:59 PM in Bucharest and 3:59 PM in Genk.

Where does the Bucharest to Genk train arrive?

Bucharest to Genk train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Genk is 2052 km. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Bucharest to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Genk.

Bucharest to Genk - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Genk by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
7h 11m
€147–324
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
18h 6m
€33–49
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic
32h 29m
€186–400
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Aachen, Hbftrain 90N
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
34h 30m
€304–430
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain
8h 28m
€134–311
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OTP - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
8h 38m
€149–366
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
9h 24m
€176–473
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)plane BBU - MST
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
7h 51m
€53–240
Bus via Maastricht
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Liege Gare des Guilleminsbus
27h 29m
€145–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Liège Guilleminsbus 1924
36h 35m
€166–224
Drive 2,051.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Genkcar 2,051.6 km
19h 40m
€314–454
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Genkcar
21h 25m
€313–1,310

Bucharest to Genk by train

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32h 29mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,858 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Genk via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 32h 29m. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Liege Gare des Guillemins twice a week. Tickets cost €139 and the journey takes 24h 30m.

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