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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Genk is to bus which costs €18 - €55 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Genk is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels South and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Genk. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Genk via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Paris to Genk?

The distance between Paris and Genk is 408 km. The road distance is 384.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Genk without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Paris to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Genk bus from?

Paris to Genk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Genk train from?

Paris to Genk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Genk?

The best way to get from Paris to Genk is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €55 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Paris to Genk bus arrive?

Paris to Genk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Paris to Genk train arrive?

Paris to Genk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Paris to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Genk is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Paris to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Genk.

Paris to Genk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Genk by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
3h 38m
€58–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Stationbus N84
7h 4m
€18–52
Drive 384.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Genkcar 384.8 km
4h
€60–86
Fly, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
4h 30m
€108–280
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
3h 42m
€59–163

Paris to Genk by train

75Weekly Trains

3h 38mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 408.4 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Genk via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels South and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 7h 4m.

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