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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Linz is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Linz is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Linz. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Maastricht, Aachen station west and Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Linz. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt and Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Genk to Linz?

The distance between Genk and Linz is 1213 km. The road distance is 814.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Linz without a car is to train via Munich which takes 12h 19m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Genk to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Linz bus from?

Genk to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Genk to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Linz?

The best way to get from Genk to Linz is to train via Munich which takes 12h 19m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 58m.

Where does the Genk to Linz bus arrive?

Genk to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Genk to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Genk to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Linz is 814 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Genk to Linz.

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Genk to Linz - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Genk to Linz by train, plane, 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 to Brussels Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
6h 55m
€112–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Passau central train stationbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus 670
15h 58m
€83–128
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 961 / ...
12h 19m
€155–373
Drive 814.3 km
1. Drive from Genk to Linzcar 814.3 km
7h 8m
€137–197
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 50m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRU - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
9h 5m
€173–363
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
10h 4m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRU - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
10h 12m
€120–348
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
8h 47m
€160–418
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nj / ...
14h 30m
€169–272
Train #2
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain 90N
14h 32m
€188–287

Genk to Linz by train

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12h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,212.5 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Genk to Linz/Donau Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Aachen station west, and Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 15h 58m.

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