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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Liège
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Liège:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Liège costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to Liège
How to get from Ghent to Liège by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Liège is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51011:25 AM1h36Ghent St Pieters1:01 PMLiège-Guillemins$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
51011:25 AM1h36Ghent St Pieters1:01 PMLiège-Guillemins$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2808 · ICE 159:41 AM1h31Ghent St Pieters11:12 AMLiège-Guillemins$581One-way1 transfer
Other options
5089:25 AM1h36Ghent St Pieters11:01 AMLiège-Guillemins$181One-way0 transfers
50910:25 AM1h36Ghent St Pieters12:01 PMLiège-Guillemins$181One-way0 transfers
5078:25 AM1h36Ghent St Pieters10:01 AMLiège-Guillemins$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM3h20Gent, Ghent7:55 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)$191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM4h10Gent, Ghent1:50 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Liège:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Liège costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Liège as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Liège by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Liège by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
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