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How to get fromGenk to Gelsenkirchenby bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Gelsenkirchen by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Line 45 bus, train via Viersen

    best
    1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus bus 45
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train
    3h 52m
    €29–134

  2. Line 45 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus bus 45
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus bus 181 / ...
    4h 31m
    €16–32

  3. Drive  149.3 km

    1. Drive from Genk to Gelsenkirchencar car 149.3 km
    1h 38m
    €28–41

  4. Line 45 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus bus 45
    2. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain train S43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train Re
    4h 29m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain train S44 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    4h 38m
    €42–133

Genk to Gelsenkirchen by bus and train

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 38m.

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