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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Genk is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Genk is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Genk. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via London Victoria and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Genk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Genk via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Genk?

The distance between Cardiff and Genk is 715 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Genk without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €130 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Cardiff to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Genk bus from?

Cardiff to Genk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Genk train from?

Cardiff to Genk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Genk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Genk is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €130 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 17h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Genk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Genk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:51 AM in Cardiff and 10:51 AM in Genk.

Where does the Cardiff to Genk train arrive?

Cardiff to Genk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Genk.

Cardiff to Genk - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
7h 20m
€135–475
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
13h 30m
€37–71
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genk
7h 16m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
7h 57m
€92–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to MaastrichtN870
17h 23m
€47–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Genk
8h 25m
€138–202
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
8h 16m
€107–291
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
7h 15m
€146–395
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 12m
€117–437
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 26m
€112–368
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
9h 27m
€135–338
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastricht
9h 14m
€139–413

Cardiff to Genk by train and subway

56Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.1 km
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Genk via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 17h 23m.

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