- Must visit
La Boverie
Liège’s main fine arts museum in Parc de la Boverie, known for Beaux-Arts collections and major temporary exhibitions in a landmark riverside building.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Liège is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Liège will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Liège without transferring at least once.
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2807Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Liège:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Liège costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $73 (€59) compared to roughly $41 (€33) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Liège trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19903+ 1907 · 507 | 7:08 AM Lille Flandres | 2h51 | 9:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 2 transfers | |
19701+ 2807 | 7:09 AM Lille Flandres | 3h44 | 10:53 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lille to Liège run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
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Liège’s main fine arts museum in Parc de la Boverie, known for Beaux-Arts collections and major temporary exhibitions in a landmark riverside building.
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