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 D445 / ...
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen HbfS43
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2h 56m€14–93Line 45 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron D445 / ...
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
3h 56m€14–38Drive 117.9 km
- Drive from Genk to Cologne117.9 km
1h 11m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Genk to LandenIc / ...
- Take the train from Landen to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce
3h 2m€39–128Line 45 bus, line 350 bus, train
- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron D445 / ...
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof350
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Süd BfRe9
3h 59m€23–32
Genk to Cologne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Cologne is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €18 - €27.
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 2m.
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 2h 56m and costs €14 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 56m 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 line 45 bus and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €14 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 3h 2m.
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 bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Köln Hbf via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genk to Koeln Hbf via Landen and Liege-Guillemins in around 3h 2m.
- 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
- 46 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
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–9
- 1st Class
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €11–12
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Süd Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- €18–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- 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/
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 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- 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
- €7–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
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