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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Ostend is to bus which costs €19 - €29 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 1 and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Hasselt Station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Ostende via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Genk to Ostend?

The distance between Genk and Ostend is 222 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Ostend without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Genk to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Ostend bus from?

Genk to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Ostend?

The best way to get from Genk to Ostend is to train via Ghent which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Genk to Ostend bus arrive?

Genk to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Genk to Ostend train arrive?

Genk to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Genk to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Ostend is 206 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Genk to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Genk to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Genk to Ostend by train, 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 via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 9m
€42–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brugesbus N84
6h 21m
€19–29
Drive 205.8 km
1. Drive from Genk to Ostendcar 205.8 km
1h 59m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Louvain to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 11m
€40–89

Genk to Ostend by train

170Weekly Trains

3h 9mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.2 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Genk to Ostende via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hasselt Station to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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