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 - €25 and takes 5h 9m.

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 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 9m.

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 Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

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 via Brussels which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 via Brussels which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 5h 9m.

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 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, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Lille Europetrain 003C / ...
3h 17m
€39–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train stationbus N884
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
5h 9m
€15–25
Drive 202.5 km
1. Drive from Genk to Lillecar 202.5 km
2h 14m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 17m
€44–76
Train #2
1. Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4h 33m
€51–89

Genk to Lille by train

16Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 213.2 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Genk to Lille Europe via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Lille via Hasselt Station and Brussels-North train station in around 5h 9m.

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