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 £30 - £70 and takes 14h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £130 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Genk Station perron 12 and arriving at University RE via Hasselt Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs £130 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 Hasselt 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 22m and costs £130 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 14h 36m.

Where does the Genk to Cardiff bus arrive?

Genk to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

What is the time difference between Genk and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Genk. It is currently 4:02 AM in Genk and 3:02 AM 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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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), bus, car, car train, 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-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 22m
£132–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels SouthN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
14h 36m
£31–67
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Genk to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
7h 13m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRU - CWL
7h 44m
£79–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genk to BrugesIc
2. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoria814
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Queensway Q1
15h 20m
£56–124
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Genk to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
8h 17m
£124–177
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BRU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 21m
£78–212
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
7h 49m
£105–370
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 26m
£130–349
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 16m
£84–283
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 14m
£165–459
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 31m
£120–368

Genk to Cardiff by train and subway

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 444.3 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Station perron 12 to University RE via Hasselt Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and London Victoria in around 14h 36m.

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