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

8

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.

Deutsche BahnRE 26810 · S 41
10:15AM2h23
Cologne Hbf
12:38PMLiège-Guillemins
$501One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 16
11:42AM1h01
Cologne Hbf
12:43PMLiège-Guillemins
$591One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 316
09:41AM1h02
Cologne Hbf
10:43AMLiège-Guillemins
$591One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9414
06:44AM1h05
Cologne Hbf
07:49AMLiège-Guillemins
$1131One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9450
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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Bus

€37

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

2h 36m

Average duration

Fastest

2h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 38m

Average duration

2h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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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
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
eurostar-direct94864:44 PM Cologne Hbf
1h02
5:46 PM Liège-Guillemins0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 10
On time
5:42 PM Cologne Hbf
1h01
6:43 PM Liège-Guillemins
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnRE 26830 · S 41
On time
6:15 PM Cologne Hbf
2h23
8:38 PM Liège-Guillemins
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 318
On time
7:42 PM Cologne Hbf
1h01
8:43 PM Liège-Guillemins
0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, June 18
eurostar-direct94144:44 AM Cologne Hbf
1h05
5:49 AM Liège-Guillemins0 transfersDirect
eurostar-direct94266:44 AM Cologne Hbf
1h02
7:46 AM Liège-Guillemins0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 316
On time
7:41 AM Cologne Hbf
1h02
8:43 AM Liège-Guillemins
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnRE 26810 · S 41
On time
8:15 AM Cologne Hbf
2h23
10:38 AM Liège-Guillemins
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 16
On time
9:42 AM Cologne Hbf
1h01
10:43 AM Liège-Guillemins
0 transfersDirect
eurostar-direct945010:42 AM Cologne Hbf
1h04
11:46 AM Liège-Guillemins0 transfersDirect
eurostar-direct94742:44 PM Cologne Hbf
1h02
3:46 PM Liège-Guillemins0 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.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Liège

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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
8
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 1m
First train
00:22
Last train
23:08
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)

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

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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.
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WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
  • Burger King
  • Café Franck
  • Eichendorf
Hotel
Hotel
  • Kölnotel
  • Black Hotels
The major train station for arrivals in Liège is Liège-Guillemins. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liège-Guillemins for your journey to Liège from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
10
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue des Guillemins.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Le Concordia
  • Brasserie Le Sauvenière
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • ibis Styles Liège Guillemins
  • Hotel Husa de la Couronne
  • Univers Hotel & Restaurant
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for trains to Great Britain, France, Germany, Netherlands, and regional destinations
Public transit options for Liège-Guillemins
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Tram: Future tram line under construction
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Amenities at train station
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km

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