There are 3 ways to get from Genk to Ostend by train or car
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Genk to Ostend by train
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The cheapest way to get from Genk to Ostend is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Ostende via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Genk and Ostend is 216 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Genk to Ostend, including transfers.
Genk to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Ostend is 206 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Genk to Ostend.
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You can take a train from Genk to Ostende via Louvain in around 3h 6m.
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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 Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
Train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €23–35
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
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