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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Genk. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Genk. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Genk?

The distance between Essen and Genk is 167 km. The road distance is 143.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Genk without a car is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €13 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Essen to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Genk bus from?

Essen to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Genk train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Genk?

The best way to get from Essen to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €13 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Genk bus arrive?

Essen to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Essen to Genk train arrive?

Essen to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Genk is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Essen to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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Essen to Genk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 45 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Genk by bus, train, 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.

Bus, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
3h 47m
€13–25
Train, line 45 bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HerzogenrathRe
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastricht
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
4h 5m
€31–91
Drive 143.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Genk143.7 km
1h 26m
€23–32
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Essen 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 / ...
4h 17m
€18–111
Train, line 350 bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bf
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Maastricht, Station350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
4h 32m
€29–40
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LandenS44 / ...
4. Take the train from Landen to GenkIc / ...
4h 41m
€45–170

Essen to Genk by bus

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.4 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Maastricht and Maastricht Station perron D in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 4h 41m.

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