- Must visit
La Boverie
Liège’s leading fine arts museum in Parc de la Boverie, known for major temporary exhibitions and a strong permanent collection in a landmark riverside building.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Sint-Gillis to Liège:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Liège costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.35 (€-0.29). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Sint-Gillis to Liège run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Moderate by Belgian standards. Food and coffee are manageable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated but not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Liège-Guillemins, Liège -> Place Saint-Lambert, Liège
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