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Trip Summary
68 trains operate daily from Giessen to Genk. The train trip from Giessen to Genk is usually about 7 hours and 35 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 141 mi (227 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 25m |
Lowest price | £46.18 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Genk?
2 train services operate from Giessen to Genk. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 36 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 32 | 8h 50m | £76.71 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 36 | 6h 30m | £86.47 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Genk start from £46, and on average cost . Daily there are 36 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Genk. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Gießen Licher Str and 2 other stations. And in Genk trains arrive at Bokrijk .
From Giessen to Genk train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Genk faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Genk is approximately 141 miles, or 227 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Giessen to Genk on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Giessen at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 68 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Genk to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Gießen
Giessen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Genk.
All train stations in Giessen:
Gießen
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Where is the train station in Genk?
Main arrival station: Bokrijk
Genk has one train station.
Train stations in Genk:
Bokrijk
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