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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Cardiff is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 17h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at University RE via Maastricht and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Genk to Cardiff?

The distance between Genk and Cardiff is 447 miles.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £180 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Genk to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genk to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Genk to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £180 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 17h 44m.

Where does the Genk to Cardiff bus arrive?

Genk to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Genk and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Genk. It is currently 10:05 PM in Genk and 9:05 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Genk to Cardiff train arrive?

Genk to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Genk to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Genk to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 18m
£185–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to London Victoriabus N870
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
17h 44m
£60–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 1m
£101–144
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Genk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
7h 16m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BRU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 19m
£87–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Genk to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
8h 25m
£100–161
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
8h 57m
£79–269
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 10m
£148–345
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 36m
£103–280
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 43m
£189–479
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
8h 45m
£100–371
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h
£129–325

Genk to Cardiff by train and subway

63Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444.4 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Genk to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to University RE via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, and London Victoria in around 17h 44m.

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