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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Genk is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Genk is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €150 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Genk. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Genk. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Genk via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Reading to Genk?

The distance between Reading and Genk is 533 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Genk without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Reading to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Genk bus from?

Reading to Genk bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Genk train from?

Reading to Genk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Genk?

The best way to get from Reading to Genk is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 52m.

Where does the Reading to Genk bus arrive?

Reading to Genk bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:31 AM in Reading and 1:31 AM in Genk.

Where does the Reading to Genk train arrive?

Reading to Genk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Genk.

Reading to Genk - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
6h 12m
€154–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Maastrichtbus N870
15h 52m
€67–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genkcar
5h 27m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 24m
€114–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
7h 13m
€112–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Genkcar
6h 41m
€85–140
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
7h 27m
€162–453
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
8h 46m
€89–297
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
8h 37m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 43m
€182–464
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 31m
€154–437

Reading to Genk by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.4 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Reading to Genk via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 15h 52m.

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