There are 7 ways to get from Genk to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nord
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
6h 42m€73–304Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to ParisN179
- Take the bus from Paris to Poitiers1733
13h 39m€52–103Drive 724.3 km
- Drive from Genk to Poitiers724.3 km
7h 7m€112–161Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Genk to Louvain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
7h 57m€147–432Train
- Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
7h 15m€93–290Train, bus
- Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Massy TGV
- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
10h 17m€93–251Train, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Take the train from Genk to Louvain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)BRU - PIS
14h 31m€157–512
Genk to Poitiers by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Poitiers is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 6h 42m and costs €70 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 and arriving at Poitiers via Maastricht and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Poitiers via Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Genk and Poitiers is 744 km. The road distance is 724.3 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Poitiers without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 42m and costs €70 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Genk to Poitiers, including transfers.
Genk to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Genk to Poitiers train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 6h 42m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 39m.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Genk to Poitiers via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Poitiers via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, and Paris in around 13h 39m.
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- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–490
Flights from Brussels Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport via Frankfurt, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–650
Flights from Brussels Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–600
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–500
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–230
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–440
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Genk to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- 1st Class
- €40–60
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
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €45–70
- 1st Class
- €95–160
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €65–95
- Rail 1st Class
- €100–140
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Massy TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €65–95
- Rail 1st Class
- €100–140
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–95
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Genk to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Genk to Poitiers train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Poitiers is 724 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Genk to Poitiers.
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