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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Genk is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Genk?

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 21m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Genk. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Genk via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Calais to Genk?

The distance between Calais and Genk is 315 km. The road distance is 289.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Genk without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Calais to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Genk bus from?

Calais to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Genk train from?

Calais to Genk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Genk?

The best way to get from Calais to Genk is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Calais to Genk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Calais to Genk train arrive?

Calais to Genk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Genk is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Calais to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Genk.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Genk by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic / ...
3h 36m
€64–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Maastrichtbus N870
6h 21m
€28–45
Drive 289.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Genkcar 289.9 km
2h 56m
€46–66
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic / ...
4h 27m
€58–134

Calais to Genk by train

2Weekly Trains

3h 36mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.6 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Genk via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h.

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