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Trip Summary
There are usually 56 daily train trips available from Bad Vilbel to Genk. Traveling by train from Bad Vilbel to Genk usually takes 6 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 152 mi (245 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 51m |
| Lowest price | $58.90 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Bad Vilbel to Genk?
There are 3 train lines with service from Bad Vilbel to Genk. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 50 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 35m | $117.91 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 50 | 6h 12m | $102.42 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 6h 56m | $80.14 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bad Vilbel to Genk start from $59, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Genk. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bad Vilbel leaves from Bad Vilbel-Gronau and one other station. And in Genk trains arrive at Bokrijk .
From Bad Vilbel to Genk train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 56 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 4 hours and 51 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bad Vilbel and Genk is approximately 152 miles, or 245 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 14 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 51 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.
Trains departing from Bad Vilbel to Genk tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bad Vilbel at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. 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 56 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 Bad Vilbel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bad Vilbel?
Main departure station: Dortelweil
Bad Vilbel has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Genk.
All train stations in Bad Vilbel:
Dortelweil
Train Station
Bad Vilbel-Gronau
Where is the train station in Genk?
Main arrival station: Bokrijk
Genk has one train station.
All train stations in Genk:
Bokrijk
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