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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Genk
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
54 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Genk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Genk will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 18 buses that leave Brussels for Genk on Sat, Apr 18, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 18 the direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Apr 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:00 AM0h50Brussels8:50 AMGenk€71One-way0 transfers- 5:20 PM1h00Brussels6:20 PMGenk€71One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM1h00Brussels1:30 PMGenk€71One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM0h50Brussels9:20 AMGenk€81One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM0h50Brussels12:50 PMGenk€81One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h50Brussels8:50 AMGenk€71One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM0h50Brussels9:20 AMGenk€81One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM0h50Brussels12:50 PMGenk€81One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 PM1h00Brussels6:20 PMGenk€71One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM1h00Brussels1:30 PMGenk€71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels to Genk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 82 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Genk bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Genk buses for today, Friday, April 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flibco | 8:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h45 | 10:00 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h40 | 11:40 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixBus | 10:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h45 | 12:15 AM Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 12:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h40 | 2:10 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 18 | |||||
| Flibco | 6:15 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h40 | 7:55 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) | 1h10 | 7:30 AM Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:45 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 9:40 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 9:45 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 11:40 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 1:25 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 1:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 3:10 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 3:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h05 | 5:20 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:15 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h55 | 6:10 PM Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 7:25 PM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Genk
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Buses from Brussels to Genk run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 82 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 82 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Brussels to GenkYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Genk with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Brussels to Genk
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Genk by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Genk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brussels to Genk
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:30-22:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A, 68 Train: IC
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DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
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