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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Genk is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Genk is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Genk. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Aachen station west and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Genk. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Genk via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Vienna to Genk?

The distance between Vienna and Genk is 1029 km. The road distance is 997.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Genk without a car is to train via Munich which takes 14h 11m and costs €210 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Vienna to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Genk bus from?

Vienna to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Genk train from?

Vienna to Genk train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Genk?

The best way to get from Vienna to Genk is to train via Munich which takes 14h 11m and costs €210 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Vienna to Genk bus arrive?

Vienna to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Vienna to Genk train arrive?

Vienna to Genk train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Genk is 997 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Vienna to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Genk.

Vienna to Genk - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Vienna to Genk by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, or car

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

Fly Vienna International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 15m
€100–290
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Aachen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
15h 50m
€69–159
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
5. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
14h 11m
€212–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Aachen station westbus 1924
16h 6m
€84–126
Fly Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
7h 39m
Fly Vienna International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain
7h 37m
€80–336
Fly Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
8h 18m
€106–325
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BTS - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Maastrichttrain
8h 12m
€93–355
Fly Vienna International Airport to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane VIE - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
10h 4m
€116–315
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbftrain 90N
15h 55m
€228–328
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Liège-Guilleminstrain Nj / ...
2. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
16h 29m
€219–337
Drive 997.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Genkcar 997.3 km
9h 3m
€167–241

Vienna to Genk by train

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14h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,028.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Genk via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 14h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Aachen station west once a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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