How to Travel from
Essen to Genk
by Route or Car
Schedule
Essen, Germany → Genk, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Genk
Composite routes from Essen to Genk
Cheapest
1 h 32 min
Car
139 km.
from $7
Other
3 h 28 min
118 km.
from $28.98
3 h 34 min
Train, Bus
117 km.
from $67.96
4 h 20 min
118 km.
from $56.07
4 h 23 min
118 km.
from $61.13
5 h 7 min
117 km.
from $141.33
Route Navigator Essen - Genk
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 18 km 804 м
18 km 804 м
Keep right toward A 44, A 52
A 44, A 52, 378 м
378 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Velbert, Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf
Velbert, Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf, A 44, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf
Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf, A 44, 26 km 383 м
26 km 383 м
Keep right
397 м
397 м
Keep right and take A 52 toward Roermond, Aachen, Mönchengladbach
Roermond, Aachen, Mönchengladbach, A 52, 35 km 984 м
35 km 984 м
Keep left
18 km 812 м
18 km 812 м
Keep right onto A2 and drive toward Echt, Ohé en Laak
Echt, Ohé en Laak, 280 м
280 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Aasterbergerweg
Aasterbergerweg, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
Turn left onto Aasterbergerweg
Aasterbergerweg, 4 km 861 м
4 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Maaseikerweg
Maaseikerweg, 1 km 310 м
1 km 310 м
Continue onto Schansberg
Schansberg, 476 м
476 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Koning Boudewijnlaan
Koning Boudewijnlaan, 1 km 763 м
1 km 763 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Koning Boudewijnlaan
Koning Boudewijnlaan, 2 km 166 м
2 km 166 м
Turn left onto Maastrichtersteenweg
Maastrichtersteenweg, 2 km 424 м
2 km 424 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rijksweg
Rijksweg, 5 km 71 м
5 km 71 м
Keep right onto Boslaan
Boslaan, 2 km 806 м
2 km 806 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Boslaan
Boslaan, 1 km 167 м
1 km 167 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Boslaan
Boslaan, 13 km 242 м
13 km 242 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Europalaan
Europalaan, 1 km 159 м
1 km 159 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Europalaan
Europalaan, 307 м
307 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Europalaan
Europalaan, 61 м
61 м
Keep right onto Europalaan
Europalaan, 98 м
98 м
Turn right onto Schietboomstraat
Schietboomstraat, 42 м
42 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 22m
6 times a week
$38.17–$43.26
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Genk?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which costs $17.39 - $23.91 and takes 3h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Genk?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Genk is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $25 - $36.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Genk?
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Genk. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Genk?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Genk. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Genk via Köln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
How far is it from Essen to Genk?
The distance between Essen and Genk is 181 km. The road distance is 145.6 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Genk without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Genk without a car is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $17.39 - $23.91 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Genk?
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Essen to Genk, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Genk bus from?
Essen to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Genk train from?
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Genk?
The best way to get from Essen to Genk is to bus and line 45 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $17.39 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $52.17 - $184.78 and takes 5h 7m.
Where does the Essen to Genk bus arrive?
Essen to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Where does the Essen to Genk train arrive?
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Essen to Genk?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Genk is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Essen to Genk.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Genk?
Book your Essen to Genk train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Genk?
There are 944+ hotels available in Genk. Prices start at $41.99 per night.
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