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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Genk is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 43m.

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 29m and costs €95 - €230.

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 Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

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 Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

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 via Basel which takes 9h 52m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Genk train from?

Zurich to Genk train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Genk?

The best way to get from Zurich to Genk is to train via Basel which takes 9h 52m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Zurich to Genk bus arrive?

Zurich to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Zurich to Genk train arrive?

Zurich to Genk train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Genk?

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

There are 370+ hotels available in Genk.

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, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 29m
€99–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Maastrichtbus N831
10h 43m
€45–95
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic
9h 52m
€105–264
Drive 602.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Genkcar 602.1 km
6h 6m
€104–150
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
7h 39m
€100–244
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
7h 44m
€141–406
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain
7h 39m
€98–317
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
9h 5m
€117–306
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Nj
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain
11h 47m
€111–182

Zurich to Genk by train

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9h 52mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.4 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Genk via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Maastricht 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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