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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to France is to train and bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 7h 3m.

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 44m 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 44m.

How far is it from Genk to France?

The distance between Genk and France is 418 km. The road distance is 385.7 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 44m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 44m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €85 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 386 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Genk to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22926+ 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), train, bus, car, 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-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
3h 44m
€64–169
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 3m
€21–59
Drive 385.7 km
1. Drive from Genk to Paris385.7 km
4h
€59–85
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
5h 13m
€110–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to ParisN179
8h
€29–81
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRU - TLS
5h 34m
€101–237
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
5h 41m
€103–264
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 3 to Maastricht Station perron D
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
7h 28m
€133–323

Genk to France by train and subway

231Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.4 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €23–75 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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