There are 5 ways to get from Genk to Essen 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 Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 59m€31–117Line 45 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
4h 12m€15–22Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Genk to Essencar 139.6 km
1h 31m€26–37Line 45 bus, train via Kerkrade
- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
4h 7m€23–49Train
- Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S44 / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 11m€40–154
Genk to Essen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Essen is to line 45 bus and bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Essen central train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Essen. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Essen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Genk and Essen is 224 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Essen without a car is to line 45 bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs €30 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Genk to Essen, including transfers.
Genk to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 station.
Genk to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Essen is to line 45 bus and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Essen, Germany?
You can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Essen central train station via Maastricht Station perron D and Maastricht in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genk to Essen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- 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
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- 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
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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genk to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.
Genk to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Essen is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Genk to Essen.
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