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How to get fromEssen to Genkby bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Genk by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Bus, line 45 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus bus 45
    3h 38m
    €16–22

  2. Train, line 45 bus via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain train S43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus bus 45
    3h 56m

  3. Drive  139.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Genkcar car 139.7 km
    1h 33m
    €26–38

  4. Train, line 45 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain train S43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus bus 45
    4h 19m
    €29–113

  5. Train, line 350 bus, line 45 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Maastricht, Stationbus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus bus 45
    4h 24m
    €23–31

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain train S44 / ...
    4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 50m
    €40–147

Essen to Genk by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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 1 via Maastricht and Maastricht Station perron D in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Köln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 4h 50m.

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