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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Genk is to drive and car ferry which costs €170 - €290 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Genk is to drive and car ferry which takes 12h 34m and costs €170 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via London Victoria, Brussels South and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Genk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Genk via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Genk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Genk is 1100 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Genk without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Genk bus from?

Edinburgh to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Genk train from?

Edinburgh to Genk train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Genk?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Genk is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Genk bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 2:08 AM in Edinburgh and 3:08 AM in Genk.

Where does the Edinburgh to Genk train arrive?

Edinburgh to Genk train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Genk train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 443+ hotels available in Genk.

Edinburgh to Genk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Genk by train, bus, 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
9h 24m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Genkcar
12h 34m
€175–289
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Genktrain Ic
17h 39m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genkcar
11h 22m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Stationbus N84
19h 10m
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain
7h 29m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
8h 23m
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 21m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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3h 37mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,099.6 km
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Genk via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Genk Station perron 13 via London Victoria, Brussels South, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 19h 10m.

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