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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Lille is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 3m.

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 13m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Genk Station perron 12 and arriving at Lille via Hasselt Station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs €26 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 FlixBus, depart from Hasselt 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 18m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Genk to Lille bus arrive?

Genk to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

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 13m 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, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3h 18m
€26–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train stationN884
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
5h 3m
€15–31
Drive 202.5 km
1. Drive from Genk to Lille202.5 km
2h 13m
€31–45
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille FlandresIc / ...
4h 2m
€23–33
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Genk to Anvers-BerchemIc
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc
4h 57m
€25–36

Genk to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

3h 18mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Lille via Hasselt Station and Brussels-North train station in around 5h 3m.

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