What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Liège?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Liège is to rideshare which costs €5 - €13 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Liège?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Liège is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €11 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Liège?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Liege-Guillemins. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Liège?

The distance between Cologne and Liège is 118 km. The road distance is 116.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Liège without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Liège without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €11 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Liège?

The train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Liège train from?

Cologne to Liège train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Liège train arrive?

Cologne to Liège train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Liège is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Cologne to Liège.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Liège?

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Where can I stay near Liège?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Liège.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Liège?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Liège. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Liège - 4 ways to travel via train, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Liège by train (Eurostar), rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsThalys
1h 7m
€11–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Liège116.4 km
1h 35m
€5–13
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsThalys / ...
1h 25m
€11–148
Drive 116.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Liège116.6 km
1h 17m
€18–26

Cologne to Liège by train

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Two other operators also service this route.

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