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 75 and takes 9h 51m.

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 25m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

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 4 and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Maastricht and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

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 Maastricht and arriving at Basel SBB via Aachen Hbf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

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 6h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Genk to Basel?

The best way to get from Genk to Basel is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 51m.

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 Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Genk to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Basel is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Genk to Basel.

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

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Genk to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 56m
CHF 104–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
9h 51m
CHF 46–72
Drive 504.8 km
1. Drive from Genk to Baselcar 504.8 km
5h 25m
CHF 85–122
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 6m
CHF 129–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 50m
CHF 53–94
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Genk to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 39m
CHF 143–391
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 38m
CHF 172–405
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 5m
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 16m
CHF 165–444
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 44m
CHF 143–330
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 25m
CHF 130–320

Genk to Basel by bus and train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 635.1 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Basel SBB via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Aachen Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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