There are 9 ways to get from Genk to Kiel by train, bus, car, plane, 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.
Train via Kerkrade
best- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
8h 5mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N74
12h 17m€52–82Drive 577.1 km
- Drive from Genk to Kielcar 577.1 km
5h 16m€92–133Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 32m€126–388Train
- Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
9h 10m€134–333Train via Duisburg
- Take the train from Aachen, Schanz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
- Take the train from Duisburg Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
10h 30m€74–221Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 17mTrain, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport
- Take the train from Genk to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 8m€178–513Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport
- Take the train from Genk to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 55m€196–594
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Kiel is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Kiel is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Maastricht and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Herzogenrath, Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Genk and Kiel is 625 km. The road distance is 577.1 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Kiel without a car is to train via Kerkrade which takes 8h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Genk to Kiel, including transfers.
Genk to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Genk to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Kiel is to train via Kerkrade which takes 8h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Kiel, Germany?
You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Kiel Hbf via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Herzogenrath, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Kiel central bus station via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Hamburg Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–340
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–440
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kiel central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genk to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.
Genk to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Kiel is 577 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Genk to Kiel.
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