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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for its Picasso collection and Pop Art holdings.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport
Showing times and prices for Jun 26
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
113 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least once.
ICE 13 · 106179:14 AM1h36Liège-Guillemins10:50 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$481One-way1 transfer- ICE 315 · 106251:14 PM1h36Liège-Guillemins2:50 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$481One-way1 transfer
- ICE 15 · 1062111:14 AM1h36Liège-Guillemins12:50 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 13 · 106179:14 AM1h36Liège-Guillemins10:50 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$481One-way1 transfer
- ICE 15 · 1062111:14 AM1h36Liège-Guillemins12:50 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 315 · 106251:14 PM1h36Liège-Guillemins2:50 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$481One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $56 (€46).
The fastest way to travel from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liège and Cologne Bonn Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:14 AM Liège | 1h36 | 12:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:14 PM Liège | 1h36 | 1:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport
Belgium
Germany
Trains from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 1h 2m.
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 $8 (€7)
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 7:14 AM |
Last train 9:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 $8 (€7)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, SNCB from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, SNCB trains will get you between Liège and Cologne Bonn Airport from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
$35 (€29)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Eurostar
About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Price
$103 (€85)
Eurostar frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
$53 (€44)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
7 a day
SNCB
About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Price
$24 (€20)
SNCB frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Cologne
Things to do in Cologne
Discover the best of Cologne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cologne trip today.
- Must visit
Chocolate Museum Cologne
Popular Rhine-side museum covering the history and production of chocolate, with interactive exhibits and factory displays.
- Recommended
Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud
Important fine arts museum with medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century paintings in Cologne's historic center.
- Must visit
Cologne Old Town
Classic walking area with colorful houses, churches, and access to major monuments along the Rhine.
- Recommended
Alter Markt
Historic square in the Old Town surrounded by traditional architecture, central to sightseeing and city atmosphere.
- Recommended
Rheinauhafen
Redeveloped waterfront district known for modern architecture, riverside walks, and photogenic crane houses.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Kölsch
The light, crisp top-fermented beer traditionally brewed in Cologne and served in small glasses. It is the city’s signature drink and central to local pub culture.
- Gluten-free
Himmel Un Ääd
A classic Cologne dish of mashed potatoes and applesauce, often served with fried onions and black pudding. It is a traditional Rhineland comfort food.
- Vegetarian
Halver Hahn
Despite the name, this is not chicken but a rye roll with Gouda, butter, mustard, and onion. It is a famous Cologne beer hall snack.
Le Moissonnier
An established fine dining restaurant in Cologne known for refined French cuisine, polished service, and an intimate upscale atmosphere.
Bei Oma Kleinmann
A well-known casual restaurant celebrated for large schnitzels and traditional German comfort food with a friendly, busy local atmosphere.
FRÜH am Dom
A landmark traditional brewhouse near Cologne Cathedral, famous for Kölsch and classic Rhineland dishes in a lively historic setting.
Euro
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals usually cost more than central Cologne options.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-12 for snacks or fast food.
- Mid-range
- EUR 18-30 per person.
- Fine dining
- EUR 45+ per person.
- Coffee
- EUR 3-5 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up for coffee and taxis, and tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
VRS App
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 3.70 EUR
- Day pass
- 9.20 EUR
To the city center
Cologne Bonn Airport -> Köln Hauptbahnhof
- Distance
- 15 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Touch in is not used; buy a valid VRS ticket before boarding regional trains, buses, or trams.
- Card payment is available in many ticket machines, but carrying a backup payment method is useful in case a machine does not accept cards.
FAQs: Trains from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Bonn Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $35 (€29), while the average price is around $56 (€46).
The train from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport takes 1h 2m and runs 4 per day.
The first train from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport leaves at 7:14 AM.
The distance by train from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport is 70 miles (113 km).
The last train from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport leaves at 9:08 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $8 (€7).
The train journey from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the rolling hills of the Ardennes and picturesque villages, providing a moderately scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport is feasible. The journey takes 1h 2m and covers 70 miles (113 km). With a frequency of 5 trips per day for trains, you can comfortably manage a day trip.
Yes, you can take the train from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Since both Liège and Cologne Bonn Airport are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Cologne Bonn Airport include Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Maastricht, Koblenz, Venlo.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liège to Cologne Bonn Airport
Liège
Cologne
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
10Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue des Guillemins
Dining
- Restaurant Le Concordia
- Brasserie Le Sauvenière
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- ibis Styles Liège Guillemins
- Hotel Husa de la Couronne
- Univers Hotel & Restaurant
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
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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