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 - €35 and takes 3h 35m.

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 27m 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 35m.

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 Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Genk?

The distance between Essen and Genk is 163 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 35m and costs €13 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 Eurostar, 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 35m and costs €13 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 4h 18m.

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 Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Essen to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Genk is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Essen to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Genk.

Essen to Genk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 45 bus, and car

There are 5 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 Maastrichtbus 1304 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2bus 445 / ...
3h 35m
€13–34
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2bus 445 / ...
3h 56m
€27–67
Drive 143.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Genkcar 143.7 km
1h 27m
€22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain S44 / ...
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic
4h 18m
€71–168
Train, line 350 bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2bus 445 / ...
4h 41m
€37–52

Essen to Genk by bus

14Weekly Buses

3h 35mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.3 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Liège-Guillemins and Landen in around 4h 18m.

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