- Must visit
La Boverie
Liège’s leading fine arts museum in Parc de la Boverie, known for major temporary exhibitions and a strong permanent collection in a landmark riverside building.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Liège is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Liège will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 35 trains that leave Bruges for Liège on Mon, Jun 22, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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517Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Liège:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bruges to Liège costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 4m by train vs 2h 17m by car) and roughly $14 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $39 (€32)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, SNCB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Liège trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2807 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 2h22 | 10:33 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
558+ 508 | 8:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h38 | 11:01 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
508 | 8:59 AM Bruges station | 2h02 | 11:01 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 2h22 | 11:33 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 | On time 9:11 AM Bruges station | 2h01 | 11:12 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
559+ 509 | 9:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h38 | 12:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
509 | 9:59 AM Bruges station | 2h02 | 12:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 2h22 | 12:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
560+ 510 | 10:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h38 | 1:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
510 | 10:59 AM Bruges station | 2h02 | 1:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 11:11 AM Bruges station | 2h22 | 1:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
561+ 511 | 11:23 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h38 | 2:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
511 | 11:59 AM Bruges station | 2h02 | 2:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2811 | 12:11 PM Bruges station | 2h22 | 2:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
562+ 512 | 12:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h38 | 3:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
512 | 12:59 PM Bruges station | 2h02 | 3:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2812 · ICE 17 | On time 1:11 PM Bruges station | 2h01 | 3:12 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2812 | 1:11 PM Bruges station | 2h22 | 3:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
563+ 513 | 1:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h38 | 4:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
513 | 1:59 PM Bruges station | 2h02 | 4:01 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2813 | 2:11 PM Bruges station | 2h21 | 4:32 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
514 | 2:59 PM Bruges station | 2h00 | 4:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2814 | 3:11 PM Bruges station | 2h22 | 5:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
565+ 515 | 3:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h36 | 5:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
515 | 3:59 PM Bruges station | 2h00 | 5:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2815 | 4:11 PM Bruges station | 2h22 | 6:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
566+ 516 | 4:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h36 | 6:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
516 | 4:59 PM Bruges station | 2h00 | 6:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2816 | 5:11 PM Bruges station | 2h22 | 7:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2816 · ICE 19 | On time 5:11 PM Bruges station | 2h01 | 7:12 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
567+ 517 | 5:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h36 | 7:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
517 | 5:59 PM Bruges station | 2h00 | 7:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2817 | 6:11 PM Bruges station | 2h22 | 8:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
568+ 518 | 6:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h36 | 8:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
518 | 6:59 PM Bruges station | 2h00 | 8:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2818 | 7:11 PM Bruges station | 2h22 | 9:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
569+ 519 | 7:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h36 | 9:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
519 | 7:59 PM Bruges station | 2h00 | 9:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bruges to Liège run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Liège’s leading fine arts museum in Parc de la Boverie, known for major temporary exhibitions and a strong permanent collection in a landmark riverside building.
A major city museum complex covering archaeology, decorative arts, arms, glass, and regional history, housed in a striking Mosan Renaissance ensemble.
Museum of sacred art and religious heritage next to the cathedral, displaying liturgical objects, manuscripts, and precious works tied to the former prince-bishopric.
The city’s central square and transport hub, important for orientation, architecture, and access to major historic and shopping areas.
A network of terraced slopes, stairways, gardens, and viewpoints behind the old center, especially popular for photography and atmospheric walks.
A lively central district of narrow streets and squares, popular for atmosphere and people-watching, and a key area for experiencing urban Liège.
Liège’s signature meatballs, usually pork and beef, served in a sweet-sour sauce made with Sirop de Liège and often accompanied by fries.
The famous Liège waffle, richer and denser than a Brussels waffle, made with pearl sugar that caramelizes while baking.
A thick fruit spread made mainly from apples and pears, sometimes dates, traditional in the region and commonly eaten on bread or with cheese.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Liège known for refined French-Belgian cuisine and an elegant cellar-style setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant and brasserie in Liège, appreciated for Belgian dishes, game, and a polished but classic atmosphere.
Classic Liège institution best known for boulets à la Liégeoise, fries, and other hearty local specialties in a busy traditional setting.
Moderate by Belgian standards. Food and coffee are manageable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated but not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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