- Must visit
La Boverie
Liège’s main fine-arts museum in Parc de la Boverie, hosting permanent collections and major temporary exhibitions in a landmark riverside building.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
70
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Liège is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Liège will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 70 trains that leave Zaventem for Liège on Wed, Jul 08, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest trains will take 53 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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2814 · 415Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. 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 train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zaventem to Liège:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Liège costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $18 (€14) 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.
Direct services run with Intercity.
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 Zaventem to Liège trains for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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R 3679 · ICE 13 | On time 8:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h07 | 9:12 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3757+ 407 | 8:26 AM Zaventem station | 1h05 | 9:31 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2806 | 8:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 9:53 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2806 · 407 | 8:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 9:31 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
1930 · 507 | 8:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h17 | 9:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3657+ 507 | 8:56 AM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 9:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3758+ 2807 | 9:26 AM Zaventem station | 1h27 | 10:53 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2807 | 9:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 10:53 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
1931 · 508 | 9:41 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h18 | 10:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3658+ 508 | 9:56 AM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 10:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3759+ 409 | 10:26 AM Zaventem station | 1h05 | 11:31 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2808 | 10:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 11:53 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 · 409 | 10:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 11:31 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
1932 · 509 | 10:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h17 | 11:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3659+ 509 | 10:56 AM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 11:59 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3760+ 2809 | 11:26 AM Zaventem station | 1h27 | 12:53 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2809 | 11:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 12:53 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
1933 · 510 | 11:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h17 | 12:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3660+ 510 | 11:56 AM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 12:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
R 3683 · ICE 315 | On time 12:05 PM Zaventem station | 1h07 | 1:12 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3761+ 411 | 12:26 PM Zaventem station | 1h05 | 1:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2810 · 411 | 12:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 1:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2810 | 12:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 1:53 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
1934 · 511 | 12:42 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h17 | 1:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3661+ 511 | 12:56 PM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 1:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3762+ 412 | 1:26 PM Zaventem station | 1h05 | 2:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2811 · 412 | 1:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 2:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2811 | 1:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 2:53 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
1935 · 512 | 1:42 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h17 | 2:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3662+ 512 | 1:56 PM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 2:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3763+ 413 | 2:26 PM Zaventem station | 1h05 | 3:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2812 · 413 | 2:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 3:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2812 | 2:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 3:53 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
1936 · 513 | 2:42 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h17 | 3:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3663+ 513 | 2:56 PM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 3:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3764+ 414 | 3:26 PM Zaventem station | 1h05 | 4:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
2813 | 3:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h15 | 4:53 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
2813 · 414 | 3:38 PM Brussels National Airport | 0h53 | 4:31 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
1937 · 514 | 3:42 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h17 | 4:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
3664+ 514 | 3:56 PM Zaventem station | 1h03 | 4:59 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zaventem to Liège run on average 24 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Liège’s main fine-arts museum in Parc de la Boverie, hosting permanent collections and major temporary exhibitions in a landmark riverside building.
Large museum complex covering archaeology, decorative arts, arms, glass, and regional history in a restored Mosan mansion ensemble.
Cathedral treasury museum displaying religious art, goldsmith work, manuscripts, and liturgical objects linked to the former prince-bishopric.
Central square on the site of the former cathedral, surrounded by major institutions and a practical starting point for exploring the old city.
Green hillside network of paths, stairways, terraces, and viewpoints above the historic center, highly popular for panoramic photos.
Lively central quarter of narrow streets and squares, popular for atmosphere and people-watching as well as evening urban energy.
Liège’s signature meatballs, usually pork and beef, served in a sweet-savory sauce made with Sirop de Liège, onions, and vinegar. A classic local comfort dish often paired with fries.
The famous Liège waffle, a rich yeast waffle with pearl sugar that caramelizes as it cooks. Denser and sweeter than the Brussels waffle and strongly associated with the city.
A thick fruit syrup made traditionally from apples and pears, sometimes with dates. It is a regional specialty eaten with bread, cheese, or used in sauces such as for boulets à la Liégeoise.
Established and highly regarded restaurant in Liège known for Savoyard specialties such as fondue and raclette, with a warm, traditional setting.
Well-known Liège restaurant with a polished bistro style, respected for seasonal Belgian-French cooking and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Popular brewery venue on the Montagne de Bueren, known for Curtius beer, hearty food, and a lively modern atmosphere in a historic setting.
Moderate by Belgian standards. Meals and coffee are manageable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Liège-Guillemins, Liège -> Place Saint-Lambert, Liège
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem to Liège 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 Liège, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zaventem to Liège trains use the Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-Guillemins station pair, with some services arriving at Liège-Palais. Use this guide to compare Zaventem and Liège train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zaventem 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
Nossegem is 2 km from Zaventem city centre. Public transport options include:
Nossegem has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nossegem.
Available at Nossegem: Parking.
Available at Nossegem: Bike Parking.
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:
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