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How to get fromGenk to Calaisby train (TGV), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Genk to Calais by train (TGV), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 43m
    €59–94

  2. Drive  290.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Genk to Calaiscar car 290.9 km
    2h 50m
    €47–68

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 228 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 38m
    €47–73

  4. Train via Ghent

    1. Take the train from Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 40m
    €61–94

Genk to Calais by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Genk to Calais Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 43m.

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