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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Genk is to bus and train which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Genk is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €170.

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 37m.

How far is it from Paris to Genk?

The distance between Paris and Genk is 415 km. The road distance is 384.5 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 which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Paris to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Genk train from?

Paris to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Genk?

The best way to get from Paris to Genk is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €95 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Paris to Genk train arrive?

Paris to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Paris to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Genk is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Paris to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1046+ 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 (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
3h 37m
€63–165
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
5h 56m
€19–53
Drive 384.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Genk384.5 km
3h 59m
€59–85
Fly, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genk
4h 30m
€108–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to MaastrichtN179
8h 13m
€27–95

Paris to Genk by train

172Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.1 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Genk via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Maastricht 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23–90 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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