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 - €55 and takes 8h.

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 €60 - €170.

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 419 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 €60 - €170.

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 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 €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h.

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 22946+ hotels available in France.

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

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
€64–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Parisbus N179
8h
€32–51
Drive 387.6 km
1. Drive from Genk to Pariscar 387.6 km
4h 2m
€59–86
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 1m
€105–251
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 38m
€59–179
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
€96–237
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
€98–244
Bus, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Genk to Venlobus
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
6h 32m

Genk to France by train and subway

218Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest 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 €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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