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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Genk is to bus which costs €16 - €45 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Lille, Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Genk. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Genk via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Genk?

The distance between Dunkirk and Genk is 286 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Genk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 59m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Dunkirk to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Genk bus from?

Dunkirk to Genk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Genk train from?

Dunkirk to Genk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Genk?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Genk is to train via Lille which takes 3h 59m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €45 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Genk bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Genk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Genk train arrive?

Dunkirk to Genk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Genk is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Dunkirk to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Genk.

Dunkirk to Genk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
3h 59m
€45–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 712 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus
6h 33m
€16–40
Drive 249.2 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Genkcar 249.2 km
2h 32m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genktrain Ic
5h 54m
€23–34

Dunkirk to Genk by train

55Weekly Trains

3h 59mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Genk via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Genk Station perron 13 via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 6h 33m.

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