There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Cologne by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 45 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 445 / ...
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
3h 1m€22–93Line 45 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 445 / ...
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
3h 44m€14–29Line 45 bus, line 350 bus, train
- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 445 / ...
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
3h 15m€22–77Drive 117.9 km
- Drive from Genk to Colognecar 117.9 km
1h 11m€18–26Train
- Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 3m€39–102
Genk to Cologne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Cologne is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Landen and Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Genk and Cologne is 142 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Cologne without a car is to line 45 bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs €22 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Genk to Cologne, including transfers.
Genk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can line 45 bus and bus, which costs €14 - €29 and takes 3h 44m.
Genk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Cologne is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Genk to Cologne.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Genk to Koeln Hbf via Landen and Liege-Guillemins in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €9–14
Train from Genk to Landen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- 1st Class
- €9–14
Train from Landen to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €11–12
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–25
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €29–45
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron D
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Maastricht to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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