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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Genk is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.

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 1h 59m and costs €27 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

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 and Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Genk?

The distance between Rotterdam and Genk is 203 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 16m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 16m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Genk bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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 1h 59m to drive from Rotterdam to Genk.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Genk.

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

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

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to HasseltL / ...
3h 16m
€48–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
5h 28m
€17–38
Drive 157 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Genk157 km
1h 59m
€28–41
Train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastricht
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2445 / ...
3h 36m
€41–81
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to HasseltL / ...
3h 40m
€24–71

Rotterdam to Genk by train

95Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.4 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Genk via Anvers-Central and Hasselt in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 5h 28m.

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