There are 3 ways to get from Genk to Boom by train, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Genk to Malinestrain Ic
- Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraatbus 50
2h 33m€21–31Drive 102.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Genk to Boomcar 102.9 km
1h 3m€17–24Train
- Take the train from Genk to Diesttrain L / ...
- Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Berchem to Boomtrain S32 / ...
2h 36m€22–36
Genk to Boom by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Boom is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Boom is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Boom. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Boom via Diest and Antwerpen-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Genk and Boom is 144 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Boom without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Genk to Boom, including transfers.
Genk to Boom train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
Genk to Boom train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Diest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Boom is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Genk to Boom.
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What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Boom, Belgium?
You can take a train from Genk to Boom via Diest, Anvers-Berchem, and Antwerpen-Berchem in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Diest
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Diest to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Antwerpen-Berchem to Boom
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Mechelen Station perron 10 to Boom Voetballersstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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