Cologne to Liège train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Liège

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$50

Average price

$92

Fastest journey

1 h 1 m

Average duration

1 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

103 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Liège is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne to Liège will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.

Fast trains

Of the 8 trains that leave Cologne for Liège on Wed, Jun 18, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.

RE 26810 · S 41

10:15AM2h23

Cologne Hbf

12:38PMLiège-Guillemins

$501One-way

1 transfer

ICE 16

11:42AM1h01

Cologne Hbf

12:43PMLiège-Guillemins

$591One-way

0 transfers

ICE 316

09:41AM1h02

Cologne Hbf

10:43AMLiège-Guillemins

$591One-way

0 transfers

9414

06:44AM1h05

Cologne Hbf

07:49AMLiège-Guillemins

$1131One-way

0 transfers

9450

12:42PM1h04

Cologne Hbf

01:46PMLiège-Guillemins

$1131One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cologne to Liège

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€37 Average price	€12 Average price Cheapest
2h 36m Average duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 38m Average duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Cologne to Liège train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, June 17

Last updated at 4:24 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
9486	4:44 PM Cologne Hbf	1h02	5:46 PM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
ICE 10	On time 5:42 PM Cologne Hbf	1h01	6:43 PM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
RE 26830 · S 41	On time 6:15 PM Cologne Hbf	2h23	8:38 PM Liège-Guillemins	1 transfer
ICE 318	On time 7:42 PM Cologne Hbf	1h01	8:43 PM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, June 18
9414	4:44 AM Cologne Hbf	1h05	5:49 AM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
9426	6:44 AM Cologne Hbf	1h02	7:46 AM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
ICE 316	On time 7:41 AM Cologne Hbf	1h02	8:43 AM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
RE 26810 · S 41	On time 8:15 AM Cologne Hbf	2h23	10:38 AM Liège-Guillemins	1 transfer
ICE 16	On time 9:42 AM Cologne Hbf	1h01	10:43 AM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
9450	10:42 AM Cologne Hbf	1h04	11:46 AM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
9474	2:44 PM Cologne Hbf	1h02	3:46 PM Liège-Guillemins	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cologne to Liège?

The best time to book your train from Cologne to Liège is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cologne to Liège route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cologne to Liège per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cologne to Liège.

Trains

from $41

Buses

from $8

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Liège

Germany

Belgium

Trains from Cologne to Liège run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $9 (€7)

Distance

64 miles (103 km)

Average train duration

2h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$33 (€27)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 1m

First train

00:22

Last train

23:08

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $9 (€7)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and SNCB from Cologne to Liège trains

Travel between Cologne and Liège from $31 (€25) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and SNCB! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Cologne to Liège. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Liège train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: $31
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to Liège from Cologne in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train to Liège from Cologne, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Cologne to Liège train information with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: $38

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Liège

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Liège easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Liège.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Liège can start from as little as $18 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Liège is $42 (€34); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Cologne to Liège is on average 29 min for the 63 mile (102 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Cologne to Liège by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Liège leaves at 1: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Liège leaves at 10: 13 PM.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Cologne to Liège with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liège. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Cologne to Liège.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Cologne to Liège takes around 1 h 2 min.

Take the Cologne to Liège train with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, National Express or SNCB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Cologne to Liège as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 13 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liège-Guillemins, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Liège from Cologne is worth doing with a journey time of 29 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Liège by train is February.

You have options as you can travel to Liège from Cologne 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne to Liège

Cologne

Liège

The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Liège.

Köln Hbf