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There are 3 ways to get from Genk to Boom by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Malinestrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraatbus 50
2h 37m
€20–37
Drive 102.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Genk to Boomcar 102.9 km
1h 4m
€17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Genk to Diesttrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2h 47m
€24–48

Genk to Boom by train and bus

84Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Genk to Boom via Diest and Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 47m.

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Boom, Belgium(opens in a new window)

Boom is a Belgian town, located in both the arrondissement and province of Antwerp. In 2021, Boom had a total population of 18,799. The total area is 7.37 km² (2.85 sq mi). Residents are known as "Boomenaren". - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Boom

Fort Breendonk(Opens in a new window)

Fort Breendonk (Dutch: Fort van Breendonk, French: Fort de Breendonk) is a military fortification situated at Breendonk, near Mechelen, in Belgium which is best known for its role as a Nazi prison camp (Auffanglager) during the German occupation of Belgium during World War II.

Mechelen(Opens in a new window)

Mechelen is a city and municipality in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. The municipality comprises the city of Mechelen proper, some quarters at its outskirts, the hamlets of Nekkerspoel (adjacent) and Battel (a few kilometers away), as well as the villages of Walem, Heffen, Leest, Hombeek, and Muizen. The Dyle (Dutch: Dijle) flows through the city, hence it is often referred to as the Dijlestad ("City on the river Dijle").

Antwerp Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Antwerp Zoo (Dutch: ZOO Antwerpen) is a zoo in the centre of Antwerp, Belgium, located next to the Antwerpen-Centraal railway station. It is the oldest animal park in the country, and one of the oldest in the world, established on 21 July 1843.

Antwerpen-Centraal Station(Opens in a new window)

Antwerpen-Centraal (Antwerp Central) is the name of the main railway station in the Belgian city of Antwerp. The station is operated by the national railway company NMBS.

Places to stay in Boom

Hotel Domus(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

B&B Het KoeKoeKsnest Schelle(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Aquavilla Bed & Breakfast(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hotel Kasteel Solhof(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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