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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Genk is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Essen central train station and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Genk. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Maastricht via Dortmund Hbf and Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Genk?

The distance between Bielefeld and Genk is 302 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Genk without a car is to train and line 45 bus which takes 5h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Bielefeld to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Genk bus from?

Bielefeld to Genk bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Genk train from?

Bielefeld to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Genk?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 5h 41m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Dortmund, which costs €40 - €230 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Genk bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Genk bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Bielefeld to Genk train arrive?

Bielefeld to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Genk is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Bielefeld to Genk.

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

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Bielefeld to Genk - 6 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bielefeld to Genk by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
5h 29m
Bus, line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus 45
5h 41m
€23–40
Drive 276.4 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Genkcar 276.4 km
2h 48m
€43–62
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
5h 54m
€43–222
Train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...
6h 6m
€66–272
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Hammtrain
2. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Roermond to Maastrichttrain
6h 43m
€53–83

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Distance: 302.1 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Dortmund Hbf, Herzogenrath, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 5h 54m.

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