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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Lille is to train and bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Lille. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Lille Boulevard de Turin via Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 and Charleroi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Lille. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Genk to Lille?

The distance between Genk and Lille is 213 km. The road distance is 202.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Genk to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Lille bus from?

Genk to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Lille?

The best way to get from Genk to Lille is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 45 bus and bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Genk to Lille bus arrive?

Genk to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.

Where does the Genk to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Genk to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Lille is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Genk to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Lille by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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 Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 19m
€43–78
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
4h
€26–51
Line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
6h 4m
€52–103
Drive 202.5 km
1. Drive from Genk to Lillecar 202.5 km
2h 14m
€32–46
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4h 16m
€43–81

Genk to Lille by train

70Weekly Trains

3h 19mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Genk to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Lille Boulevard de Turin via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231, and Charleroi Airport in around 6h 4m.

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