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 €15 - €35 and takes 4h 23m.

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 11m 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 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs €21 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m 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 49m and costs €21 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 23m.

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 11m to drive from Lille to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1038+ 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-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
2h 49m
€22–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
4h 23m
€15–31
Drive 203.5 km
1. Drive from Lille to Genk203.5 km
2h 11m
€32–46
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-PierreTer
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to GenkIc / ...
4h 29m
€27–48

Lille to Genk by train

142Weekly Trains

2h 49mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 4h 23m.

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