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

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Genk is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Genk. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Charleroi Airport and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Genk. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Genk via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Genk?

The distance between Charleroi and Genk is 131 km. The road distance is 107.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Charleroi to Genk without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €14 - €23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Charleroi to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Genk bus from?

Charleroi to Genk bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Genk train from?

Charleroi to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi to Genk?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Genk is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €20 - €27 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Charleroi to Genk bus arrive?

Charleroi to Genk bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 station.

Where does the Charleroi to Genk train arrive?

Charleroi to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Charleroi to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Genk is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Charleroi to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1066+ hotels available in Genk.

Charleroi to Genk - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 45 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Charleroi to Genk by train, 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 Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain L / ...
2h 36m
€15–23
Bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus flibco 6581
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
4h 23m
€21–27
Drive 107.6 km
1. Drive from Charleroi to Genkcar 107.6 km
1h 39m
€17–24

Charleroi to Genk by train

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Distance: 130.9 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Genk via Louvain in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via CHARLEROI Airport, Charleroi Airport, Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 4h 23m.

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