There are 5 ways to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk by bus, train, train (Eurostar), car train, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genktrain Ic / ...
6h 14m€49–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Stationbus N84
7h 42m€34–55Train
- Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic / ...
6h 37m€170–322Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genkcar
3h 48m€182–207Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Genkcar
4h 54m€58–131
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €180 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Ghent Dampoort and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Genk via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal and Genk is 384 km.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 14m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk, including transfers.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
The best way to get from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, England and Genk, Belgium?
You can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk via Folkestone West, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk Station perron 13 via Folkestone, Ghent Dampoort, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal to Genk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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