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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Genk is to bus which costs €14 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Genk. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Genk via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Lille to Genk?

The distance between Lille and Genk is 213 km. The road distance is 203.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Genk without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €26 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Lille to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Genk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Genk train from?

Lille to Genk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Genk?

The best way to get from Lille to Genk is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Lille to Genk bus arrive?

Lille to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lille to Genk train arrive?

Lille to Genk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Genk is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Lille to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Genk.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Genk by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
2h 46m
€26–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus N884
4h 25m
€14–36
Drive 203.5 km
1. Drive from Lille to Genkcar 203.5 km
2h 12m
€31–45
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genktrain Ic
4h 28m
€27–48

Lille to Genk by train

138Weekly Trains

2h 46mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 213.1 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Genk via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 4h 25m.

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