There are 6 ways to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk by bus, train, car train, car, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Bruges
best- Take the bus from Folkestone to Bruges814
- Take the train from Bruges to GenkIc
6h 15m€32–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Folkestone to Brussels-North train stationN280
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
6h 54m€29–40Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genk
3h 47mTrain
- Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
6h 40m€122–423Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to GenkIc / ...
8h 7m€36–49Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Drive from Calais to Genk
4h 53m€84–116
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Genk via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Genk is 355 km.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk without a car is to bus and train via Bruges which takes 6h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk, including transfers.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs €29 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €430 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England and Genk, Belgium?
You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk Station perron 13 via Folkestone, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk via Folkestone West, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruges to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- 1st Class
- €28–40
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Brussels-Nord to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–330
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Folkestone to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Folkestone to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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