There are 4 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Genk Station perron 13bus X44 / ...
1h 43m€15–28Drive 88.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genkcar 88.6 km
56 min€14–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Genk88.6 km
56 minTrain
- Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain Ic / ...
1h 59m€15–41
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Genk via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Genk is 92 km. The road distance is 88.6 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 43m and costs €15 - €28.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Genk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk is 89 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genk.
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What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Genk, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Genk hourly. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Genk Station perron 13
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Hasselt Station perron 14 to Genk Station perron 13
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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