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 €14 - €20 and takes 3h 30m.

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 €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 1 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

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 5h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Genk?

The distance between Essen and Genk is 162 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 30m and costs €14 - €20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 30m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 5h 12m.

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 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

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Genk by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Bus, line 45 bus
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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 1bus 45
3h 30m
€14–20
Train, line 45 bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
3h 52m
Drive 139.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Genkcar 139.7 km
1h 33m
€23–32
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
3h 56m
€18–54
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain S44 / ...
4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
5h 12m
€42–136

Essen to Genk by bus

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Distance: 162 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 12m.

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