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La Boverie
Major fine arts museum in La Boverie park, presenting Belgian and international art in a refined riverside setting with regular temporary shows.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Liège is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Liège will cost around Kč 450 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč 387.
On Sun, Nov 08, we found 13 trains from Ghent to Liège, including 12 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Sun, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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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Trains from Ghent to Liège run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč 379 but you can travel from only Kč 233 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč 379 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ghent to Liège.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Liège trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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507 | 8:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 9:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2807 | 8:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h52 | 10:33 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
508 | 9:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 10:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 | 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h52 | 11:33 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2808 · ICE 15 | On time 9:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h31 | 11:12 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
509 | 10:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 11:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 | 10:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h52 | 12:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
510 | 11:25 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 12:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 11:41 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h52 | 1:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
511 | 12:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 1:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2811 | 12:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h52 | 2:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
512 | 1:25 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 2:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2812 | 1:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h52 | 3:33 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major fine arts museum in La Boverie park, presenting Belgian and international art in a refined riverside setting with regular temporary shows.
Archaeology and decorative arts museum in an elegant riverside mansion, valued for regional history collections and period interiors.
Museum devoted to walloon life and traditions, housed in a former convent and rich in folklore, crafts, costumes, and social history.
Historic district on the east bank of the Meuse, known for village-like streets, local culture, and a more intimate side of Liège.
Riverside park on an island in the Meuse, ideal for strolling between trees, sculptures, and La Boverie, with easy city views.
Lively central square lined with terraces and historic façades, acting as a social hub and practical base for exploring old Liège on foot.
Sweet brioche dough studded with pearl sugar. Liège’s most famous snack, with a caramelized crust and richer texture than Brussels waffles.
Meatballs served with a sweet-sour sauce made with Sirop De Liège, often with fries. A classic family dish strongly tied to local home cooking.
Thick fruit spread made from apples and pears, sometimes dates. A signature product of the Liège area, eaten with cheese, bread, or in sauces.
Established beer-focused venue with a large Belgian selection and hearty local cooking. Casual, convivial atmosphere popular with regulars.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for refined Belgian cuisine and polished service in a classic setting near the center.
Historic brasserie and café famed for Liège waffles, pastries, and traditional atmosphere. A classic stop for local sweets and light meals.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable for city trips.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Ghent to Liège trains use the Gent St Pieters to Liège-Guillemins station pair, with some services arriving at Liège-Palais. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Liège train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Liège-Guillemins is 1 km from Liège city centre. Public transport options include:
Liège-Guillemins has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Concordia, Brasserie Le Sauvenière
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Liège-Guillemins. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Liège-Guillemins. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liège-Guillemins: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liège-Guillemins: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liège-Guillemins: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Liège Guillemins, Hotel Husa de la Couronne, Univers Hotel & Restaurant.
Liège-Palais is 1 km from Liège city centre. Public transport options include:
Check train stations information for Ghent and Liège, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
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