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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Genk is to bus and train via Sofia which costs €110 - €160 and takes 42h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Genk is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Genk. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Munich central bus station and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Genk. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Genk via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 30m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Genk?

The distance between Istanbul and Genk is 2276 km. The road distance is 2526.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Genk without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 29m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Istanbul to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Genk bus from?

Istanbul to Genk bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Genk train from?

Istanbul to Genk train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Genk bus arrive?

Istanbul to Genk bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Genk?

Genk is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:38 AM in Istanbul and 7:38 AM in Genk.

Where does the Istanbul to Genk train arrive?

Istanbul to Genk train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Genk is 2527 km. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1037+ hotels available in Genk.

Istanbul to Genk - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Genk by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
6h 14m
€142–356
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
9h 12m
€87–376
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
4. Take the train from Landen to GenkIc / ...
33h 29m
€185–390
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsNj
4. Take the train from Landen to GenkIc / ...
47h 30m
€200–429
Drive 2,526.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Genk2,526.6 km
22h 24m
€389–562
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IST - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
7h 45m
€138–376
Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)IST - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
3. Take the train from Landen to Genk
8h 12m
€150–640
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to MaastrichtN884
36h 39m
€122–190
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Station
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
42h 32m
€110–158
Night train, train via Videle
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
2d
€182–415
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Genk
22h 13m
€371–1,393

Istanbul to Genk by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

33h 29mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,275.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Genk Shopping Center perron 2 via Munich central bus station, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 36h 39m.

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