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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Genk is to drive which takes 2h and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Genk. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Eindhoven Station and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Genk. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Genk via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Genk?

The distance between Rotterdam and Genk is 214 km. The road distance is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Genk without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Rotterdam to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Genk bus from?

Rotterdam to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Genk train from?

Rotterdam to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Genk?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Genk is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Genk bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Genk train arrive?

Rotterdam to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Genk is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Rotterdam to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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Rotterdam to Genk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 45 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain Ic
3h 21m
€55–94
Bus, line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus 268 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Maastrichtbus X68 / ...
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
4h 59m
€15–25
Drive 157 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Genkcar 157 km
2h
€28–40
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain Ic
3h 21m
€35–78
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
3h 46m
€24–52

Rotterdam to Genk by train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Genk via Anvers-Central in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Eindhoven Station, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 4h 59m.

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