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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Genk is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €80 - €130 and takes 24h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Genk is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Genk. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Aachen station west and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Genk. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Maastricht via München Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Budapest to Genk?

The distance between Budapest and Genk is 1241 km. The road distance is 1236.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Genk without a car is to train via Munich which takes 14h 51m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Budapest to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Genk bus from?

Budapest to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Genk train from?

Budapest to Genk train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Genk?

The best way to get from Budapest to Genk is to train via Munich which takes 14h 51m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 19h 20m.

Where does the Budapest to Genk bus arrive?

Budapest to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Budapest to Genk train arrive?

Budapest to Genk train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Genk is 1237 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Budapest to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Genk.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Budapest to Genk by plane, train, bus, night 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.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BUD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 35m
€91–266
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BUD - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain
7h 55m
€52–233
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
14h 51m
€148–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Aachen station westbus 1924
19h 20m
€103–154
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Aachen Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
19h 56m
€79–258
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BUD - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Maastrichttrain
7h 23m
€65–294
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BUD - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
7h 58m
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BUD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 36m
€143–367
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BUD - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
8h 38m
€103–312
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien HBF to Liège-Guilleminstrain Nj / ...
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
20h 4m
€227–432
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Maastrichtbus N870 / ...
24h 45m
€83–124
Drive 1,236.7 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Genkcar 1,236.7 km
11h 14m
€196–284

Budapest to Genk by train and bus

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14h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,240.9 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Aachen Hbf, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 14h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Aachen station west once a week. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 16h 50m.

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