There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
1h 45m€16–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Hasselt Station perron 14bus X44 / ...
- Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Leuven Stationbus N84
2h 46m€10–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Genk to Brussels-BRU88.8 km
53 minDrive 88.8 km
- Drive from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU)car 88.8 km
53 min€14–20Bus, train
- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 1 to Hasselt Station perron 14bus X44
- Take the train from Hasselt to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€15–28
Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to bus which costs €10 - €27 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Genk station to Brussels Airport (BRU) station. However, there are services departing from Genk Station perron 12 and arriving at Leuven Station via Hasselt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU). However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Brussels Airport-Zaventem via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Genk and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 95 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €15 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers.
Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Genk Station perron 12.
Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €15 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €27 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Genk to Louvain hourly. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Brussels Airport-Zaventem via Hasselt Station, Leuven Station, and Louvain in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Hasselt to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Hasselt Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 1 to Hasselt Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Hasselt Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hasselt Station to Leuven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Genk to Brussels-BRU
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 14.
Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 89 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU).
Book your Genk to Brussels Airport (BRU) train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genk and Brussels Airport (BRU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.