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 €12 - €19 and takes 3h 41m.

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 33m and costs €21 - €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 1 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Genk?

The distance between Essen and Genk is 159 km. The road distance is 139.7 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 41m and costs €12 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 41m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 4h 39m.

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 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m 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 - 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 N1314 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
3h 41m
€12–19
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 1bus 45
4h 5m
€29–68
Drive 139.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Genkcar 139.7 km
1h 33m
€22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
4h 39m
€79–136
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 1bus 45
4h 45m

Essen to Genk by bus

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.5 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Liège-Guillemins and Landen in around 4h 39m.

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