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Plan your journey from Milan Central Station to Genk

Considering a trip to Genk and need more information on how to take the train from Milan Central Station to Genk? Start your search with us today!

Usually, the train from Milan Central Station to Genk takes around 15 hours 57 minutes. Every day, there are around 22 trains running on this popular route.

There will be 2 changes on your journey from Milan Central Station to Genk, as there are no direct trains.

Trains on this route are operated by Trenitalia, SNCB and TGV Lyria.

Booking tickets in advance can be cheaper than buying on the day of travel.

Use our Journey Planner to pick the dates and times you want to travel, and we’ll give you all the options.

Trains to Genk from Milan Central Station

First train

06:20

Last train

23:09

Departure stationMilan Central Station
Arrival stationGenk
Journey time

From 11h 33m

Distance

415 miles (668 km)

Frequency

22 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train and bus operators

Flixbus, SNCB, TGV Lyria, Trenitalia

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Milan Central Station to Genk?

Want to know more about your journey from Milan Central Station to Genk? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Milan Central Station to Genk?

You can get from Milan Central Station to Genk by train in 15 hours and 57 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 11 hours and 33 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Milan Central Station to Genk take?

The average journey time by train between Milan Central Station and Genk is 15 hours and 57 minutes, with around 22 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Is it possible to get a high-speed train from Milan Central Station to Genk?

Yes, it is possible to travel on a high-speed train from Milan Central Station to Genk. There are often different amenities available on board high-speed trains from TGV Lyria - take a look at the classes and onboard services. The fastest trip on a high-speed train can take 11 hours and 33 minutes.

What's the fastest journey time between Milan Central Station and Genk by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Milan Central Station to Genk is 11 hours and 33 minutes.

What are the train times from Milan Central Station to Genk?

Check out the next trains departing from Milan Central Station to Genk for Tuesday 28th July 2026. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:4320:5312h 10m, 4 changes
09:1021:5312h 43m, 3 changes
10:1005:5319h 43m, 2 changes
11:0205:5318h 51m, 3 changes
12:1007:5319h 43m, 7 changes
12:4307:5319h 10m, 10 changes
17:1008:5315h 43m, 4 changes
17:1009:5316h 43m, 3 changes
19:1011:5316h 43m, 5 changes
19:1012:5317h 43m, 4 changes

Trenitalia, SNCB and TGV Lyria trains from Milan Central Station to Genk

You can travel from Milan Central Station to Genk on Trenitalia, SNCB and TGV Lyria trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.

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Photo: MPW57, under licence CC BY-SA 3.0

SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium, with services that include national (Intercity) and regional (Local) express trains. All SNCB trains come with both First Class and Second Class carriages. Belgium has one of the densest rail networks in the world. Seat reservations aren’t possible for any of the company's trains.

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Photo: Chabe01, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0

TGV Lyria links France to Switzerland and can travel at a maximum speed of 200 mph (320 km/h). Resulting from the collaboration between SNCF and SBB, TGV Lyria has three comfort classes on all trains. Standard (equivalent to the Second Class TGV, with comfortable seats), Standard 1ère (with more legroom and access to the SNCF show Grand Voyageur at the Gare de Lyon in Paris) and Business 1ère (available all week except Saturday, on some lines only).

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What SNCB, TGV Lyria and Trenitalia Eurocity classes are there from Milan Central Station to Genk?

Compare the different travel classes offered by SNCB, TGV Lyria and Trenitalia Eurocity when travelling from Milan Central Station to Genk.

Second Class

If you're travelling in Second Class, you'll find plenty of luggage storage and power sockets as standard. You can reserve your seat only if you buy a group ticket.

  • PlugPlugPower sockets
  • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
  • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

    First Class

    Upgrade to First Class and enjoy more legroom and comfier seats. You can reserve your seat only if you buy a group ticket.

    • PlugPlugPower sockets
    • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
    • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

      Standard

      TGV Lyria’s Standard Class offers comfortable seats and access to the dining car, perfect for an economical trip in comfort.

      • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
      • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
      • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
      • PlugPlugPower sockets
      • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
      • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
      • TicketTicketFull ticket flexibility
      • AdultPassengerAdultPassengerWelcome service
      • RestaurantRestaurantComplimentary meal at seat
      • BarBarUnlimited drinks

        Première

        When travelling in Première with TGV Lyria, you will have additional legroom, the comfort of a first-class seat, as well as food sold at your seat.

        • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
        • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
        • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
        • PlugPlugPower sockets
        • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
        • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
        • TicketTicketFull ticket flexibility
        • AdultPassengerAdultPassengerWelcome service
        • RestaurantRestaurantComplimentary meal at seat
        • BarBarUnlimited drinks

          Première Signature

          If you prefer to travel in style, upgrade to Première Signature class and enjoy a welcome drink, a meal on board and much more.

          • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
          • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
          • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
          • PlugPlugPower sockets
          • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
          • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
          • TicketTicketFull ticket flexibility (1)
          • AdultPassengerAdultPassengerWelcome service
          • RestaurantRestaurantComplimentary meal at seat
          • BarBarUnlimited drinks
          • (1) Check conditions when selecting the ticket.

          Second Class

          From spacious armchairs to at-seat power sockets and reading lights, you’ve got everything you need to enjoy your journey in EuroCity's Second Class.

          • SeatSeatSeat reservation
          • PlugPlugPower sockets
          • PlusPlusClothes hanger
          • ReadingReadingReading light
          • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
          • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
          • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
          • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

            First Class

            In addition to all the services available in Second Class, you’ll get to enjoy extra-wide and comfier seats, more legroom, and an at-seat catering service in EuroCity’s First Class:

            • SeatSeatSeat reservation
            • PlugPlugPower sockets
            • PlusPlusClothes hanger
            • ReadingReadingReading light
            • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
            • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
            • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
            • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

              What are the onboard services on SNCB, TGV Lyria and Trenitalia Eurocity?

              Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Milan Central Station to Genk.

              LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?

              When travelling with SNCB, each passenger can take 3 items of luggage on board, as long as the total weight does not exceed 30kg. Once you’ve found your seat, you can stow your luggage in the space provided above and below your seat. You can take the following luggage on board for free:

              • Briefcases, rucksacks and suitcases
              • Wheelchairs (manual or automatic)
              • Pushchairs and prams
              • Folding bikes, unicycles, scooters
              • Sports equipment (e.g. skis)
              RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

              Currently, SNCB does not offer a food and drink service. Although, you may bring food and drink with you to enjoy on the train.

              WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

              Currently, SNCB do not offer WiFi onboard their trains or at stations.

              ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

              As long as they are travelling with a person aged 12 or above with a valid ticket, children under 12 can travel for free without a ticket. However, please note that this only applies to a maximum of 4 children per passenger with a valid ticket. If you have any additional children travelling with you, they will need a half-price Kids Ticket.

              ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

              Hoping to travel with your bike? You’ll need to add a Bike Supplement to your ticket. However, if you’re travelling with a folding bike, you don’t need to worry about paying. Bike Supplements are paid on top of your rail fare and cost €4 for a single journey.

              When boarding, speak to the train conductor and they will tell you if there are spaces available and where you can put your bicycle. SNCB advise you not to travel with a bike at Peak times, because bicycle spaces may not be available.

              PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

              Guide and assistance dogs

              Travel is free for guide and assistance dogs. You won’t need to add a Pet Supplement to your ticket.

              Pets

              Pets are welcome to travel on SNCB trains if they are on a lead or in a small basket, cage or box. For animals on a lead, a Pet Supplement costs €3 for a single trip. If your pet is in a small basket, cage or box that is smaller than 30 x 55 x 30 cm, you do not need to pay for a Pet Supplement. Finally, your pet is not allowed to sit on the seats or tables.

              WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

              Passengers with reduced mobility should directly contact SNCB to make use of their free assistance service. You can take your wheelchair on board the train for free, regardless of whether or not you use the SNCB's free assistance service. If you are blind or partially sighted, you can take the train for free in 2nd class.

              LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?

              You can take luggage on board TGV Lyria trains without worrying about weight restrictions, so long as you're able to carry it yourself.

              RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

              There are two refreshment options on board TGV Lyria trains:

              Le Bistrot: Available in the café-bar carriage or at your seat, with a Standard or Première TGV Lyria ticket.
              La Table: A French-Swiss dining experience available with a Première Signature TGV Lyria ticket.

              WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

              Free WiFi is available on board. To get online, connect to the network _WIFI_LYRIA when you're on the train and go to the TGV Lyria Portal in your browser.

              ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

              Families can reserve two different areas on the train:

              The Family Square, located in carriages 6, 16, 7 or 17 in Standard (Second Class). This is a set of four seats facing one another, with space for a pushchair.
              Club 4, which is also a set of 4 seats facing one another around a table.

              You will also find baby changing facilities, including a baby changing table on the upper deck of carriages 7 and 17, and the lower deck of carriages 1 and 11.

               

              ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

              Bikes are allowed on board, so long as they're folded or their wheels are detached. Bikes must also be placed in suitable storage cases (no larger than 130 x 90 cm).

              PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

              Small pets may travel with TGV Lyria, as long as they are carried in a carrier or container no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. Pets must be placed on your lap or by your feet and must travel with their own ticket at a flat rate of €7.

              Dogs on a lead may travel on TGV Lyria trains, but they must be muzzled throughout the journey and placed by your feet. Passengers must pay a flat-rate ticket fee of €20.

              WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

              2 seats in carriages 1 or 11 in First Class are reserved for passengers with reduced mobility. You can request one of these seats when making your booking. If these spaces are no longer available, you can reserve a standard seat. You can also reserve assistance at the train station for help folding and storing your wheelchair.

              InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

              You can travel with musical instruments if they're stored in a case no larger than 130 x 90 cm. If you're going skiing, snowboards and skis are allowed on board (one pair of skis or one snowboard per person). They must be stored in their covers.

              LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?
              • You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Eurocity trains free of charge.
              • In most cases, there are no luggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
              RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?
              • You’ll find a Bar-Bistrò on Eurocity trains that are travelling between Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
              • A minibar trolley service is also available – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks.
              WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

              Free WiFi is available on Eurocity Giruno trains.

              ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

              Children under 4 can travel for free if they're accompanied by an adult and don't occupy a seat.

              ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

              Not all Eurocity trains allow you to take your bike on board – you’ll need to check in advance if you can travel with your bike. If that’s the case, you’ll need to buy a ticket and book your bike space before departure at the ticket office.

              PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

              Guide and assistance dogs can travel for free and don't need a ticket.

              WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

              All of Trenitalia’s Eurocity trains offer dedicated spaces to passengers with disabilities.

              InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

              A quiet area (or Area Silenzio) is available on all Eurocity Giruno trains.

              How do I find cheap train tickets from Milan Central Station to Genk?

              If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

              1. Be flexible with your travel times

              If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

              2. Buy a rail pass

              If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

              3. Choose a slower or connecting train

              On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

              4. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

              Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

              5. Take a night train

              Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

              For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

              §Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

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