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There are 4 ways to get from Gare du Nord to Genk by train, bus, car or plane

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Train

  1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
  2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genk

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Train, line 45 bus

  1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Liege-Guillemins
  2. Take the line 45 bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1

Drive

  1. Drive from Gare du Nord to Genk

Fly, train

  1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brussels (BRU)
  2. Take the train from Louvain to Genk

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The most affordable way to get from Gare du Nord to Genk is to drive, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 3h 41m.

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The quickest way to get from Gare du Nord to Genk is to train which costs €85 - €170 and takes 3h 26m.

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No, there is no direct train from Gare du Nord to Genk. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Genk via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

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The distance between Gare du Nord and Genk is 323 km. The road distance is 391.8 km.

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The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Genk without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €85 - €170.

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It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Gare du Nord to Genk, including transfers.

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Gare du Nord to Genk train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.

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The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

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Gare du Nord to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Genk station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Gare du Nord to Genk is 392 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Gare du Nord to Genk.

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  • Distance: 323.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Gare du Nord, Île-de-France, France and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gare du Nord to Genk via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 26m.

Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €480
Rwandair Express
Website
rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Brussels
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€22 - €550
Train operators
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €150
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€70 - €110
Comfort
€85 - €120
Premium
€110 - €150
Train from Paris Nord to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration
2h 14m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€90 - €190
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€90 - €130
Comfort
€100 - €150
Premium
€140 - €190
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone
+32 2 528 28 28
Website
belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genk
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€11 - €16
Website
https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
2nd Class
€11 - €16
1st Class
€17 - €24
Train from Louvain to Genk
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€8 - €13
Website
https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
2nd Class
€8 - €13
1st Class
€13 - €19
Bus operators
De Lijn
Phone
070 220 200
Email
delijn
Website
delijn.be
Bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€1 - €3
Website
De Lijn
m-ticket
€2
single ticket
€3

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Rwandair Express and Brussels Airlines offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport.

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There are 244+ hotels available in Genk. Prices start at €87 per night.

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The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 35 min and costs €12.

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