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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Boom is to train and line 50 bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Boom is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Boom. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Boom via Hasselt and Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Genk to Boom?

The distance between Genk and Boom is 109 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Boom without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €15 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Genk to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Boom train from?

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

Where does the Genk to Boom train arrive?

Genk to Boom train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.

Can I drive from Genk to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Boom is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Genk to Boom.

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

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Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Boom.

Genk to Boom - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Genk to Boom by train, 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
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1. Take the train from Hasselt to Anvers-BerchemIc / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to BoomS32 / ...
2h 1m
€15–26
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Hasselt Station perron 944 / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to MalinesIc / ...
3. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraat50
3h 26m
€21
Drive 102.9 km
1. Drive from Genk to Boom102.9 km
1h 3m
€16–23
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Genk to LouvainIc / ...
2. Take the train from Louvain to MalinesL / ...
3. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraat50
2h 46m
€15–20

Genk to Boom by train

215Weekly Trains

2h 1mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.1 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Boom, Belgium?

You can take a train from Genk to Boom via Hasselt and Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 1m.

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