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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Zurich is to train and night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 140 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Maastricht and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Genk to Zurich?

The distance between Genk and Zurich is 582 km. The road distance is 591 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Genk to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Zurich bus from?

Genk to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Zurich?

The best way to get from Genk to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Genk to Zurich bus arrive?

Genk to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Genk to Zurich train arrive?

Genk to Zurich train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Genk to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Zurich is 591 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Genk to Zurich.

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Genk to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Genk to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, 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 to Brussels Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 2m
CHF 99–270
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 23m
CHF 50–139
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 4m
CHF 174–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Frankfurt central train stationbus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 36m
Line 45 bus, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
7h 24m
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
8h 16m
CHF 126–394
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
7h 38m
CHF 150–348
Train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
3. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Zürich HBtrain
12h 13m
CHF 78–196
Drive 591 km
1. Drive from Genk to Zurichcar 591 km
6h 23m
CHF 94–135

Genk to Zurich by train and foot

4Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.4 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genk to Zuerich Hb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Zürich Bus Station via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 11h 36m.

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