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Lier to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lier and Cologne takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Lier to Cologne. 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 57m
Duration
231 km
Distance
€69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Lier to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Lier and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lier is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Louvain and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 56m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 230.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Lierre to Koeln Hbf via Louvain and Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 59m.

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