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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Gelsenkirchen is to line 45 bus and bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Genk to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Genk and Gelsenkirchen is 179 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to line 45 bus and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Genk to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Genk to Gelsenkirchen is to line 45 bus and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €16 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Genk to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Genk to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landen station.

Can I drive from Genk to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Gelsenkirchen is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Genk to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Genk to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1841+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Genk to Gelsenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Gelsenkirchen 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
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 25m
€32–63
Line 45 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 180 / ...
4h 38m
€16–40
Drive 149.3 km
1. Drive from Genk to Gelsenkirchencar 149.3 km
1h 38m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S44 / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35 / ...
5h 21m
€54–152
Line 45 bus, line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Aachen, Schanzbus 350
3. Take the train from Aachen, Schanz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 40m
€29–41

Genk to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

134Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 21m.

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