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Train Information to Liège from Cologne
 | Distance | 63 miles (102 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 1 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $44 (€37) |
 | Train frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or Thalys |
Trains from Cologne to Liège cover the 63 miles (102 km) long route taking on average 1 h 1 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $44 (€37), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $23 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
Train companies
Deutsche Bahn and Thalys trains from Cologne to Liège
Deutsche Bahn and Thalys trains will get you between Cologne and Liège from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Liège train.
Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Liège train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 1 min
- Average Price: $23
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day
Deutsche Bahn has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your Deutsche Bahn tickets between Cologne and Liège and when traveling by train:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Normal conditions apply
Travel Tips
Travel between Cologne, Germany and Liège, Belgium by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Belgium from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Cologne?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
What are the safety rules to follow in Liège, Belgium?
All travelers in Belgium must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 11/25/21. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Cologne and Liège as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Cologne, Germany from Liège is: Partially open.
Is my return train into Cologne from Liège restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Liège?
Conditions of reentry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 11/28/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Cologne from Liège closer to your date of departure here here.
When taking the train between Cologne and Liège, you can choose to depart from train stations like Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Your trip can end in train stations such as Liège-Guillemins, Liège-Palais and Liège-Jonfosse.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Köln Hbf and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Köln Hbf, located approximately 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city center of Cologne. The most popular arrival train station in Liège, called Liège-Guillemins, is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Accessibility
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB
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