There are 3 ways to get from Genk to Mechelen by train, car, or bus
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- Take the train from Genk to LouvainIc / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to MalinesL / ...
1h 44m€12–17Drive 84.1 km
- Drive from Genk to Mechelen84.1 km
1h 6m€13–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Hasselt Station perron 944 / ...
- Take the train from Hasselt to MalinesIc / ...
2h 24m€18
Genk to Mechelen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Mechelen is to train which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Mechelen is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Malines via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Genk and Mechelen is 92 km. The road distance is 84.1 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Genk to Mechelen, including transfers.
Genk to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Mechelen is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Genk to Mechelen.
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You can take a train from Genk to Malines via Louvain in around 1h 44m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Genk to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
Train from Louvain to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Hasselt to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Hasselt Station perron 9
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Hasselt Station perron 9
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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