There are 4 ways to get from Genk to Erkelenz by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 45 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenztrain Re
2h 14m€11–38Line 45 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1304 / ...
3h 20m€12–27Drive 67.7 km
- Drive from Genk to Erkelenzcar 67.7 km
47 min€11–16Train
- Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S44 / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Erkelenztrain Re
3h 20m€30–88
Genk to Erkelenz by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Erkelenz is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Erkelenz is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Erkelenz station. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Mönchengladbach central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Erkelenz via Landen, Liege-Guillemins and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Genk and Erkelenz is 89 km. The road distance is 67.7 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Erkelenz without a car is to line 45 bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs €11 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Genk to Erkelenz, including transfers.
Genk to Erkelenz bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 station.
Genk to Erkelenz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Erkelenz is to line 45 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €12 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Erkelenz via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Mönchengladbach central train station, and Moenchengladbach Hbf in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genk to Erkelenz via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Aachen Hbf in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Landen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Landen to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €7–11
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron D
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron D
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Mönchengladbach central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genk to Erkelenz bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.
Genk to Erkelenz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Erkelenz is 68 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Genk to Erkelenz.
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