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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Genk is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Genk is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Genk. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Genk via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Chester to Genk?

The distance between Chester and Genk is 759 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Genk without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Chester to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Genk bus from?

Chester to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Genk train from?

Chester to Genk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Genk?

The best way to get from Chester to Genk is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Genk bus arrive?

Chester to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 2:01 PM in Chester and 3:01 PM in Genk.

Where does the Chester to Genk train arrive?

Chester to Genk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 445+ hotels available in Genk.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
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 31m
€208–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus
14h 30m
€43–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
11h 34m
€122–282
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genkcar
8h 7m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 58m
€97–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Genkcar
9h 19m
€128–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
4. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain
8h 2m
€79–249
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
9h
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 54m
€117–307
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane MAN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
8h 3m
€83–280
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
9h 25m
€99–298
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
9h 25m
€142–353

Chester to Genk by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758.9 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Chester to Genk via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Genk Station perron 13 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 14h 30m.

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