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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Olen is to bus which costs €9 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Olen is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Olen?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Olen. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Olen Dorp via Maasmechelen Centrum and Leuven Station perron 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Genk to Olen?

The distance between Genk and Olen is 101 km. The road distance is 57.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Olen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €25 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Genk to Olen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Olen bus from?

Genk to Olen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Maasmechelen Centrum station.

Train or bus from Genk to Olen?

The best way to get from Genk to Olen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Genk to Olen bus arrive?

Genk to Olen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 14.

Can I drive from Genk to Olen?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Olen is 58 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Genk to Olen.

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 377+ hotels available in Olen.

Genk to Olen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 31 bus, car, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Olen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Diesttrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Diest to Lierretrain Ic / ...
2h 20m
€25–41
Drive 57.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Genk to Olencar 57.7 km
35 min
€9–13
Line 31 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genk Reinpadstraat to Heusden Stationbus 31
2. Take the train from Heusden to Herentalstrain L / ...
3h 8m
€17–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Genk to Olentaxi 57.7 km
35 min
€110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Leuven Station perron 14bus 178
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Olen Dorpbus 32b
4h 3m
€9

Genk to Olen by train and bus

140Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.6 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Olen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Genk to Olen Dorp via Diest, Lierre, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 11 in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Olen Dorp via Maasmechelen Centrum, Leuven Station perron 14, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 4h 3m.

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