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 €60 - €120 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Genk is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €220 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via London Victoria, Brussels South and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs €220 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 53m and costs €220 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 31m.

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 12:10 PM in Cardiff and 1:10 PM 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 1110+ 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, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
7h 53m
€220–390
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Genktrain Ic
15h 30m
€64–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Stationbus N84
14h 31m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genkcar
7h 20m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
9h 8m
€100–405
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Genkcar
8h 34m
€110–202
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
9h 10m
€113–303
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
8h 1m
€168–414
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 30m
€113–410
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 57m
€126–318
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
9h 55m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
9h 52m
€144–367

Cardiff to Genk by train and subway

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7h 53mAverage Duration

€220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.1 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Genk Station perron 13 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels South, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 14h 31m.

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