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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to France is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to France is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to France. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Maastricht and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and France?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to France. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Genk to France?

The distance between Genk and France is 418 km. The road distance is 387.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to France without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Genk to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genk to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to France?

The best way to get from Genk to France is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Genk to France bus arrive?

Genk to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Genk to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Genk to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to France is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Genk to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 15112+ hotels available in France.

Genk to France - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 45 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Genk to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 40m
€74–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Parisbus N179
8h 32m
€34–56
Drive 387.6 km
1. Drive from Genk to Pariscar 387.6 km
4h 2m
€61–87
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
5h 2m
€113–297
Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
4h 39m
€59–126
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 30m
€101–240
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
5h 29m
€104–263
Line 45 bus, train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
7h 42m

Genk to France by train and subway

200Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.5 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and France?

You can take a train from Genk to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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