What is the cheapest way to get from Genk to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Genk to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Genk to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Zürich via Maastricht and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Genk to Switzerland?

The distance between Genk and Switzerland is 1085 km. The road distance is 591 km.

How do I travel from Genk to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Genk to Switzerland without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Genk to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Genk to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Switzerland bus from?

Genk to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Switzerland train from?

Genk to Switzerland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.

Train or bus from Genk to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Genk to Switzerland is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Genk to Switzerland bus arrive?

Genk to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Genk to Switzerland train arrive?

Genk to Switzerland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Genk to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Switzerland is 591 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Genk to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Genk to Switzerland?

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Genk to Switzerland - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Genk to Switzerland by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 30m
CHF 180–616
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 40m
CHF 47–87
Drive 591 km
1. Drive from Genk to Zurichcar 591 km
6h 23m
CHF 99–142
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 30m
CHF 78–243
Train
1. Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 37m
CHF 176–368
Train #2
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
3. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Zürich HBtrain
12h 9m
CHF 85–216
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
12h 21m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 28m
CHF 100–259
Line 45 bus, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
6h 58m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 20m
CHF 52–258
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
8h 29m
CHF 140–414
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
7h 21m
CHF 105–299

Genk to Switzerland by train and foot

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Distance: 1,085.2 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genk to Zürich Stadelhofen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Zürich Stadelhofen via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, Luxembourg, Zürich, and Zürich HB in around 11h 40m.

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