There are 11 ways to get from Genk to Barcelona by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRU - BCN
6h 5m€52–218Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 23m€240–430Train, bus
- Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Perpignanbus
- Take the bus from Perpignan to Girona Airportbus
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 604 / ...
24h 32m€145–229Drive 1,327.7 km
- Drive from Genk to Barcelonacar 1,327.7 km
13h 15m€216–312Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Maastricht to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
- Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EIN - BCN
7h 35m€85–326Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane DUS - BCN
8h 19mTrain, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain
- Take the train from Louvain to Charleroi-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CRL - BCN
7h 53m€73–294Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
- Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain
- Take the train from Louvain to Charleroi-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane CRL - GRO
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
8h 26m€94–326Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CGN - BCN
8h 34m€83–333Train
- Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
12h 46m€273–435Bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
24h 46m€136–228
Genk to Barcelona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €50 - €220 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €50 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231, Charleroi Airport and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Genk and Barcelona is 1185 km. The road distance is 1327.7 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Barcelona without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 23m and costs €240 - €430.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Genk to Barcelona, including transfers.
Genk to Barcelona bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 station.
Genk to Barcelona train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Barcelona is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 23m and costs €240 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 24h 46m.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Genk to Barcelona-Sants via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Barcelona - North Bus Station via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231, Charleroi Airport, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 24h 46m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Eindhoven Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
Flights from Eindhoven Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
Flights from Eindhoven Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–260
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Landen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genk to Barcelona bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.
Genk to Barcelona train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Barcelona is 1328 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Genk to Barcelona.
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