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

The cheapest way to get from Zaventem to Genk is to bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaventem to Genk is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €13 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Zaventem and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaventem to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Zaventem Kerkplein and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Zaventem and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Zaventem to Genk. However, there are services departing from Zaventem and arriving at Genk via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Zaventem to Genk?

The distance between Zaventem and Genk is 85 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaventem to Genk without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €10 - €17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Zaventem to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaventem to Genk bus from?

Zaventem to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Zaventem Kerkplein station.

Where do I catch the Zaventem to Genk train from?

Zaventem to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Zaventem to Genk?

The best way to get from Zaventem to Genk is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Zaventem to Genk bus arrive?

Zaventem to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Zaventem to Genk train arrive?

Zaventem to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Genk station.

Can I drive from Zaventem to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaventem to Genk is 86 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Zaventem to Genk.

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

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Zaventem to Genk - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Zaventem to Genk by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain L / ...
1h 48m
€10–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zaventem Kerkplein to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R26
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Genk Station perron 13bus 44 / ...
3h 33m
€11–18
Drive 86.3 km
1. Drive from Zaventem to Genkcar 86.3 km
53 min
€13–19

Zaventem to Genk by train

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Distance: 85 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Zaventem, Belgium and Genk, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Genk hourly. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaventem Kerkplein to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 3h 33m.

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