How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Liège

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $80.

Distance: 141 miles (228 km)

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$80

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$29

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$59

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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8h 20m

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7h 50m

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3h 31m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège is a bus with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Liège:

A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Liège costing on average $80.

A bus is $114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Liège costing on average $143.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Liège take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 54m.

Bus takes on average 8h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Liège including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Liège 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 1h 14m sooner (2h 17m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $59 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.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Liège

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Liège by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM4h25
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:05 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM4h25
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:05 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 926 · ICE 310
    11:59 AM3h39
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    3:38 PMLiège-Guillemins
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 926 · ICE 310
    11:43 AM3h55
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    3:38 PMLiège-Guillemins
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 722 · 10270 · ICE 310
    1:22 PM2h16
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    3:38 PMLiège-Guillemins
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM6h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    5:15 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM5h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    6:40 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 AM6h30
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:05 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH78
    9:20 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH72
    9:15 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1821One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH74
    1:40 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2021One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège

Travel to Liège easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Liège.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Liège including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège is a bus with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Liège:

A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Liège costing on average $80.

A bus is $114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Liège costing on average $143.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Liège take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 54m.

Bus takes on average 8h 20m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Liège is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Liège is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Liège as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Liège:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Liège, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Liège by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Liège by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Liège with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Liège often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Maastricht, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liège and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Liège to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Liège, you can explore the vibrant La Batte Market, enjoy a scenic walk along the Meuse River, and visit the Aquarium-Museum featuring aquatic life and natural history exhibits. Discover the Coteaux de la Citadelle for hiking and historical sites, and savor local cuisine at a traditional Liègeois restaurant with dishes like boulets à la Liégeoise. Don't miss La Boverie art museum, the panoramic views from Montagne de Bueren, the architectural marvel of Liège-Guillemins Railway Station, St. Paul's Cathedral with its stunning windows, and the Curtius Museum's regional archaeology exhibits.
To fully explore Liège's key attractions, indulge in its culinary offerings, and enjoy its vibrant cultural scene, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
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