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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Genk is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Genk is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Genk. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel Euroairport FR and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Genk. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Genk via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Genk?

The distance between Zurich and Genk is 582 km. The road distance is 602.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Genk without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs €220 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Zurich to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Genk bus from?

Zurich to Genk bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Genk train from?

Zurich to Genk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Genk?

The best way to get from Zurich to Genk is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs €220 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Zurich to Genk bus arrive?

Zurich to Genk bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zurich to Genk train arrive?

Zurich to Genk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Genk is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Zurich to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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Zurich to Genk - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and line 45 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Genk by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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 to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
5h 49m
€99–247
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, bus, line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Maastrichtbus
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
7h 42m
€79–218
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
9h 55m
€222–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831
11h 21m
Drive 602.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Genkcar 602.1 km
6h 9m
€104–150
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
8h 6m
€143–371
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
8h 10m
€149–352
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
10h 32m
€149–303
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Genktrain Ic
12h 39m

Zurich to Genk by train

14Weekly Trains

9h 55mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.4 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Genk via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 11h 21m.

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