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How to get from Ostende to Genk by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ostende to Genk in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 12 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 7 station to Hasselt Zandstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1212
Walk to Genk
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 7
    ID 403116
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Genk Station Perron 11
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Zandstraat
    ID 403426
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Genk
    Walk to
    Genk
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Ostende to Genk in Belgium, take the IC train from Ostende station to Louvain station. Next, take the IC train from Louvain station to Bokrijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Genk
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    100 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bokrijk
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to Genk
    Walk to
    Genk
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ostende to Genk

The distance between Ostende, Belgium and Genk, Belgium is approximately 208.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostende to Genk by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ostende

Ostende is located at Ostende, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Oostende Station Perron 1.

Bus stations close to Ostende:

  • Oostende Station Perron 1
  • Oostende Station Perron 3
  • Oostende Station Perron 4

Public transit stations close to Genk, Belgium

Genk is located at Genk, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Hasselt Zandstraat.

Train stations close to Genk:

  • Kiewit
  • Bokrijk
  • Diepenbeek

Bus stations close to Genk:

  • Hasselt Zandstraat
  • Diepenbeek Bewel

By train

To get from Ostende to Genk in Belgium, take the IC train from Ostende station to Louvain station. Next, take the IC train from Louvain station to Bokrijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Genk
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    100 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bokrijk
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to Genk
    Walk to
    Genk
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ostende to Genk?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ostende to Genk?

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Ostende and Genk?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ostende to Genk?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Berchem station near Genk in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ostende to Genk by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ostende in Oostende and Genk in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ostende to get to Genk?

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ostende and Genk?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Berchem stop, which is closest to Genk in Belgium.

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