What is the cheapest way to get from Genk to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Genk to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Genk to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Maastricht and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Genk to Basel?

The distance between Genk and Basel is 635 km. The road distance is 504.8 km.

How do I travel from Genk to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Genk to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Genk to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Basel bus from?

Genk to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Basel train from?

Genk to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.

Train or bus from Genk to Basel?

The best way to get from Genk to Basel is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Genk to Basel bus arrive?

Genk to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Genk to Basel train arrive?

Genk to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landen station.

Can I drive from Genk to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Basel is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Genk to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Genk to Basel?

Book your Genk to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Genk to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Genk to Basel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 56–326
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRbus N831
9h 54m
CHF 46–118
Drive 504.8 km
1. Drive from Genk to Baselcar 504.8 km
5h 24m
CHF 82–118
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 19m
CHF 109–256
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
8h 22m
CHF 82–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
10h 59m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Genk to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 56m
CHF 101–335
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 56m
CHF 158–390
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 26m
CHF 107–276
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchbergtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 45m
CHF 126–324

Genk to Basel by bus and train

79Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 634.7 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Basel SBB via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Aachen Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–110 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.