There are 3 ways to get from Zaventem to Genk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain Ic / ...
2h 2m€15–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zaventem Kerkplein to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R26
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus N884
3h 33m€12–17Drive 86.3 km
- Drive from Zaventem to Genkcar 86.3 km
53 min€14–20
Zaventem to Genk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaventem to Genk is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Zaventem to Genk is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaventem to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Zaventem Kerkplein and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Zaventem to Genk. However, there are services departing from Zaventem and arriving at Genk via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Zaventem and Genk is 95 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.
The best way to get from Zaventem to Genk without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €15 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Zaventem to Genk, including transfers.
Zaventem to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Zaventem Kerkplein station.
Zaventem to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Zaventem to Genk is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €17 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Zaventem, Belgium and Genk, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Genk hourly. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaventem Kerkplein to Genk Station perron 13 via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Genk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Zaventem Kerkplein to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zaventem to Genk bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.
Zaventem to Genk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Genk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaventem to Genk is 86 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Zaventem to Genk.
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