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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Genk is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Genk. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Genk via Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to Genk?

The distance between Cologne and Genk is 143 km. The road distance is 118.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Genk without a car is to train and line 45 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €13 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cologne to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Genk train from?

Cologne to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Genk?

The best way to get from Cologne to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €14 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Genk train arrive?

Cologne to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Genk is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cologne to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Genk.

Cologne to Genk - 4 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Genk by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
3h 9m
€13–82
Bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to MaastrichtN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
4h 6m
€14–40
Drive 118.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Genk118.8 km
1h 12m
€19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LandenIc / ...
3. Take the train from Landen to GenkIc / ...
3h 10m
€36–126

Cologne to Genk by train and bus

217Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.6 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Genk via Liège-Guillemins and Landen in around 3h 10m.

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