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How to get fromGenk to Essenby bus, train, car or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Genk to Essen by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Genk to Venlobus bus Kyiv-Genk
    2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train Re42 / ...
    2h 26m

  2. Drive 139.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Genk to Essencar car 139.6 km
    1h 31m
    €22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Genk to Essenbus bus Kyiv-Genk
    3h 31m

  4. Line 45 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus bus 45
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain train Rb33
    3h 58m
    €26–56

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain train S44 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    4h 13m
    €56–168

  6. Line 45 bus, line 350 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus bus 45
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Reutershagbus bus 350
    3. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    4h 59m
    €35–56

Genk to Essen by bus and train

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Genk to Essen twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genk to Essen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 13m.

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