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

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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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  1. Bus, line 45 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus bus N1314 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus bus 45
    3h 41m
    €13–20

  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
    4h 1m

  3. Drive 139.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Genkcar car 139.7 km
    1h 33m
    €22–32

  4. Train, line 45 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain train Rb33
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus bus 45
    4h 5m
    €29–87

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train
    3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain train S44 / ...
    4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain train Ic / ...
    5h 19m
    €50–163

Essen to Genk by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€13Cheapest Price
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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 Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 19m.

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