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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Genk is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Bruges and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Genk. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Genk via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Ostend to Genk?

The distance between Ostend and Genk is 222 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Genk without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €22 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Ostend to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Genk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Genk train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Genk?

The best way to get from Ostend to Genk is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Ostend to Genk bus arrive?

Ostend to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.

Where does the Ostend to Genk train arrive?

Ostend to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Genk is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Ostend to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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Ostend to Genk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Genk by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to LouvainIc / ...
2. Take the train from Louvain to GenkIc / ...
3h 14m
€22–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Hasselt StationN84
6h 42m
€17–25
Drive 204.6 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Genk204.6 km
2h 4m
€32–46
Line 30 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C730
2. Take the train from Bruges to GenkIc
4h 48m
€21–29

Ostend to Genk by train

225Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.3 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Ostende to Genk via Louvain in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Hasselt Station once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 4h.

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