There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Genk by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
4h 47m€44–104Bus via Ghent
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Stationbus N84
7h 1m€27–50Bus
- Take the bus from Calais to Maastrichtbus N870
6h 13m€31–41Drive 289.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Genkcar 289.9 km
2h 55m€45–64Train via Ghent
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genktrain Ic
6h 7m€43–84
Calais to Genk by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Genk is to bus via Ghent which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Genk. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Genk. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Genk via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Calais and Genk is 309 km. The road distance is 289.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Genk without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Calais to Genk, including transfers.
Calais to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Genk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Genk is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Genk, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Genk via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Maastricht 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €16–23
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Calais to Genk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Genk is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Calais to Genk.
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