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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Genk
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Genk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Genk will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ghent for Genk every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 41 m 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.
10:122h41Ghent12:53Genk£191One-way0 changes
- 10:122h41Ghent12:53Genk£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ghent to Genk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Genk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 125 km
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2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ghent to Genk train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Genk trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:12 Ghent | 2h41 | 12:53 Genk | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Genk
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Trains from Ghent to Genk run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Intercity, SNCB from Ghent to Genk trainsIntercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Genk from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ghent to Genk train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Genk by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Genk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Genk
Most Ghent to Genk trains use the Gent St Pieters to Genk station pair, with some services arriving at Bokrijk. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Genk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ghent station do trains to Genk leave from?
Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Getting to Merelbeke from Ghent city centre
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke train station facilities and services
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
Which Genk station do trains from Ghent arrive at?
Getting to Genk from Genk city centre
Genk train station facilities and services
Genk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Cascade, Restaurant De Molen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genk: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ecu, Carbon Hotel, M Hotel.
Getting to Bokrijk from Genk city centre
Bokrijk is 6 km from Genk city centre. Public transport options include:
Bokrijk train station facilities and services
Bokrijk has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bokrijk.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bokrijk: WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bokrijk.
Most popular train connections from Ghent
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