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 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.

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 55m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

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 Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Calais to Genk?

The distance between Calais and Genk is 316 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 4h 48m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 4h 48m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Calais to Genk bus arrive?

Calais to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Calais to Genk train arrive?

Calais to Genk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Genk is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Calais to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Genk.

Calais to Genk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Genk by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
4h 48m
€45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationN280
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
5h 58m
€28–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationN280
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to GenkIc / ...
5h 23m
€29–42
Drive 289.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Genk289.9 km
2h 55m
€45–65
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-PierreTer
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to GenkIc / ...
6h 34m
€49–70

Calais to Genk by train and subway

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4h 48mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 5h 58m.

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