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Cologne to Lier trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lier takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Lier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 56m
Duration
231 km
Distance
€71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
  3. Take the train from Louvain to Lierretrain train L / ...
2h 49m
€46–117

Cologne to Lier train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Lier. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Lier at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 230.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lier, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lierre via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain in around 2h 49m.

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