- 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.
Cheapest price
$347
Average price
$355
Fastest journey
17 h 13 m
Average duration
17 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
826 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Liège is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Liège will cost around $355 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $347.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Liège without transferring at least 3 times.
RJX 64 · ICE 510 · 26800 · S41
RJX 62 · ICE 526 · 10934 · Bus RE18
RJX 64 · ICE 510 · 26800 · S41
RJX 62 · ICE 526 · 10934 · Bus RE18Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 513 miles (826 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 19m Average total duration 15h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Liège:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Liège costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Liège costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 15h 49m.
The journey is about 1h 17m faster (9h 19m by train vs 10h 36m by car) and roughly $50 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($170 (€139) vs $220 (€180)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Liège trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 62 · ICE 526 · 10934 · Bus RE18 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 18h24 | 6:52 AM Liège-Guillemins | 5 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 510 · 26800 · S41 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 17h13 | 7:41 AM Liège-Guillemins | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Liège run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 513 miles (826 km) distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 513 miles (826 km) |
Average train duration 9h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 9h 30m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
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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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