Topic: Genk away

[Barry Banana]

Trains from Genk to Amsterdam on the Thursday have shot right up today. All were €29 via Brussels yesterday. Looked today and it’s €53.

Need to get to Amsterdam for a 17.40 flight. Anyone got any tips? Any group or regional tickets like in Germany.

[kevlumley]

Have i read correctly, shuttle buses back to Genk centre after the game?

[bignred84]

Have i read correctly, shuttle buses back to Genk centre after the game?

Yes
But there's no transport for onward travel

[kevlumley]

OK, fair enough. I think our lot have sorted that. Just not sure where we are getting picked up. Thanks mate

[RainbowFlick]

Tried emailing but not heard back so far. Anyone got an idea when shuttles to the stadium will stop?

[Kenny19]

Trains from Genk to Amsterdam on the Thursday have shot right up today. All were €29 via Brussels yesterday. Looked today and it’s €53.

Need to get to Amsterdam for a 17.40 flight. Anyone got any tips? Any group or regional tickets like in Germany.

Just checked flixbus site (belgium’s version of national express) and few coaches that day from hasselt to amsterdam, price is around 15euro so cant go wrong with that. Here’s a link,

https://shop.flixbus.co.uk/search?departureCity=10377&arrivalCity=1334&route=Hasselt-Amsterdam&rideDate=24.10.2019&adult=1&_locale=en_GB&wt_eid=2156917916994986016&wt_t=1571485450121&affiliate=%28not%2Bset%29&_ga=2.253138444.487412414.1571485219-2059246693.1571485219&currency=GBP&atb_pdid=0aea29f4-5d10-4431-b4e2-e7380fa9936c&_sp=6c2d2e4c-5da9-4726-8236-cd435c59d1fa

[Barry Banana]

Just checked flixbus site (belgium’s version of national express) and few coaches that day from hasselt to amsterdam, price is around 15euro so cant go wrong with that. Here’s a link,

https://shop.flixbus.co.uk/search?departureCity=10377&arrivalCity=1334&route=Hasselt-Amsterdam&rideDate=24.10.2019&adult=1&_locale=en_GB&wt_eid=2156917916994986016&wt_t=1571485450121&affiliate=%28not%2Bset%29&_ga=2.253138444.487412414.1571485219-2059246693.1571485219&currency=GBP&atb_pdid=0aea29f4-5d10-4431-b4e2-e7380fa9936c&_sp=6c2d2e4c-5da9-4726-8236-cd435c59d1fa

Cheers. Saw that but 6 hours on a coach a bit grim. I’d rather just pay the extra for the train.

[Pheeny]

Best way to get to Amsterdam is to go via Maastricht.

Dutch trains are more reliable and newer/more comfortable.

[kesey]

I've decided to go to Nijmegen for the day on Tuesday 

[Barry Banana]

Best way to get to Amsterdam is to go via Maastricht.

Dutch trains are more reliable and newer/more comfortable.

Looked at that but took longer. We’ve just paid the dough to go via Brussels. Cheers anyway.

[Pheeny]

I've decided to go to Nijmegen for the day on Tuesday 

Wonderful City,we lived just across the border in Germany for 4 years.

[Pheeny]

Looked at that but took longer. We’ve just paid the dough to go via Brussels. Cheers anyway.

Some taxis also do special rates to all the major airports so might be worth checking that out if there are a few of you.

[kesey]

Wonderful City,we lived just across the border in Germany for 4 years.

Was thinking about Arnhem too but could do the both in one day. Me Dad being 3 Para I grew up on all things associated with the Regiment so I feel I have to go.

[davidsteventon]

What time is anyone aiming to get to Genk for the shuttles TO the game.

Been talking so much about getting back, I've not thought about to the ground, which reading the LFC advice says take a shuttle.

Looks like it's about 15 minutes, but then Naples, Rome and Belgrade teach you timings mean nothing!

Says from 5pm. Reckon they go only when full, or multiple returns with it not being too far?

[red vinyl]

Il be at the game and dont live to far away from Genks stadium,il be in my car so would be willing to help anyone struggling.

[aliver]

If you've already booked your trip mate just go and see what happens out there . If you don't get a ticket it'll be a good holiday . Up to you mate.

Thanks mate. I had no luck with the tickets for the game so far neither. But the trip is booked long time ago, and I won't complain about a "good holiday" in Belgium. Plus, it seems I might help out a few people here.

If someone needs a ride from Brussels to Genk on the day of the game - we've got a spare 1 seat in our rental car. Leaving Brussels Charleroi at ~11:30 AM and stopping by Brussels Central station at ~12pm.

+ on the return trip from Genk to Brussels, I've still got an odd 3 seats available in the car.
I'll be leaving Genk at ~6:00 - 6:15 AM on Thursday (maybe that's why those seats are still available...)
 
If someone needs to be dropped off at Brussels Central/Midi train station in the morning - there is a north route we could take: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Genk,+Belgium/Brussels+Central+Station,+Brussels,+Belgium/Brussels+South+Charleroi+Airport,+Rue+des+Fr%C3%A8res+Wright+8,+6041+Charleroi,+Belgium/@50.7322974,4.6047343,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c0ded3c3a19e73:0x9c68915e1903c150!2m2!1d5.5021!2d50.96613!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c3c47fcc1d13b5:0x40b1a1704a249cfa!2m2!1d4.3570964!2d50.845504!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c228d0db96d9e5:0xc4a2ed66e37660d2!2m2!1d4.4588213!2d50.4625374!3e0 

Right-hand traffic is natural for me + I've driven on Belgian roads before.

DM if interested!

[Pheeny]

Thanks mate. I had no luck with the tickets for the game so far neither. But the trip is booked long time ago, and I won't complain about a "good holiday" in Belgium. Plus, it seems I might help out a few people here.

If someone needs a ride from Brussels to Genk on the day of the game - we've got a spare 1 seat in our rental car. Leaving Brussels Charleroi at ~11:30 AM and stopping by Brussels Central station at ~12pm.

+ on the return trip from Genk to Brussels, I've still got an odd 3 seats available in the car.
I'll be leaving Genk at ~6:00 - 6:15 AM on Thursday (maybe that's why those seats are still available...)
 
If someone needs to be dropped off at Brussels Central/Midi train station in the morning - there is a north route we could take: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Genk,+Belgium/Brussels+Central+Station,+Brussels,+Belgium/Brussels+South+Charleroi+Airport,+Rue+des+Fr%C3%A8res+Wright+8,+6041+Charleroi,+Belgium/@50.7322974,4.6047343,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c0ded3c3a19e73:0x9c68915e1903c150!2m2!1d5.5021!2d50.96613!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c3c47fcc1d13b5:0x40b1a1704a249cfa!2m2!1d4.3570964!2d50.845504!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c228d0db96d9e5:0xc4a2ed66e37660d2!2m2!1d4.4588213!2d50.4625374!3e0 

Right-hand traffic is natural for me + I've driven on Belgian roads before.

DM if interested!

Out of interest why are you going via Brussels?

[aliver]

Out of interest why are you going via Brussels?

I live in Prague, flying to Brussels was the most convenient route.

[Pheeny]

I live in Prague, flying to Brussels was the most convenient route.

But you are flying to Charleroi and then driving to Brussels instead of going on the E42 towards Liege and then onto Genk.

[matchball]

Was thinking about Arnhem too but could do the both in one day. Me Dad being 3 Para I grew up on all things associated with the Regiment so I feel I have to go.

We are Dover-Dunkirk ferry then driving, stopping throughout Flanders to take in some World War 1 Sites.
So decided to detour a bit and take in Arnhem and Oosterbeek on the way back and the Battle of Arnhem Sites.
A great away for anyone that’s driving and in to World War history too....

[kesey]

We are Dover-Dunkirk ferry then driving, stopping throughout Flanders to take in some World War 1 Sites.
So decided to detour a bit and take in Arnhem and Oosterbeek on the way back and the Battle of Arnhem Sites.
A great away for anyone that’s driving and in to World War history too....

Is right. I think the road up from Nijmegen to Arnhem was part of the fuck up in Market Garden . One road led to divisions getting picked off by the Luftwaffe. The Paras both British and Polish held out for longer than expected waiting for reinforcements to come. A large number of them escaped across the river if I remember correctly. Not sure if its true but in the film when a German boss came across the bridge to speak about a surrender the Para boss said... sorry theres far too many of you for us to look after so we cant accept your surrender. If thats true its shows you the spirit of the Paras.

Off topic there but fuck it.

At Manc airport . Yippee.

[Pheeny]

Il be at the game and dont live to far away from Genks stadium,il be in my car so would be willing to help anyone struggling.

Come and pick us up in Tongeren and have you any spares...

[Pheeny]

Anyone know which hotel the team are staying at?


Never mind found it - hotel La Butte aux Bois.

[red vinyl]

Come and pick us up in Tongeren and have you any spares...

Id have no problem picking you up mate,but as you know they sold all the group games together. My mate took Napoli and another wants the Salzburg game i think. Il ask today and tomorrow if theres any spares about,im in the home section obviously.

[exCite]

Id have no problem picking you up mate,but as you know they sold all the group games together. My mate took Napoli and another wants the Salzburg game i think. Il ask today and tomorrow if theres any spares about,im in the home section obviously.

I'll be in the home section as well (driving from Olen).
What's the best place to park?

[red vinyl]

I'll be in the home section as well (driving from Olen).
What's the best place to park?

Its a bit of a nightmare parking close to the ground but if you aim for André Dumontlaan in Watershei you can just park anywhere on the road or on the central reservation. Its 5-10 minute walk from anywhere around there,obviously try and get there early mate.

[Pheeny]

Id have no problem picking you up mate,but as you know they sold all the group games together. My mate took Napoli and another wants the Salzburg game i think. Il ask today and tomorrow if theres any spares about,im in the home section obviously.

Problem I have is that because I live in Tongeren most of my Belgian friends are Standard supporters. There are a few Genk fans in work but they are all either going to the game or didn't want to spend the extra money for the Champions League packet.My son has also not had any joy.

[kesey]

[kavah]

^ Arnhem? Para flag?
Good luck tonight

[carl123uk]

https://twitter.com/MerPolLFC/status/1186946742945796096?s=19

[jdirckze]

Can anyone confirm or not if we get free travel on the train from Hasselt to Genk with a match ticket ?

[davidsteventon]

https://twitter.com/MerPolLFC/status/1186946742945796096?s=19

To be expected now that I’ve already sorted mine. Sake.
Good for those of you who hadn’t but can’t imagine many hadn’t left it to chance.

[jdirckze]

12 o clock on the day of the match FFS 

[Pheeny]

Can anyone confirm or not if we get free travel on the train from Hasselt to Genk with a match ticket ?

No way will you get free travel on a Train but see above about the bus shuttle.

[Pheeny]

Just had a wander around Genk, quite a few Reds having a beer outside as weather is quite nice today,had no luck in getting a ticket though so came home and will settle for watching on TV.

[DangerScouse]

That's unfortunate Pheeny.

[Barry Banana]

Mad being treated like humans at a Euro away.

[Brain Potter]

Who were the 2 fools who thought we were playing Ghent and turned up there?

[RainbowFlick]

Who were the 2 fools who thought we were playing Ghent and turned up there?

hahahah, it was bound to happen

[Alf]

Who were the 2 fools who thought we were playing Ghent and turned up there?

You think they’d have kept quiet about it.