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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lier is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lier is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lier?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lier. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lierre via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lier?

The distance between Cologne and Lier is 231 km. The road distance is 195 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lier without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cologne to Lier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lier train from?

Cologne to Lier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Lier train arrive?

Cologne to Lier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leuven station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lier?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lier is 195 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cologne to Lier.

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

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Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Lier.

Cologne to Lier - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Lier by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
2. Take the train from Louvain to Lierretrain L / ...
2h 45m
€41–166
Drive 195 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Liercar 195 km
1h 59m
€30–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain 79
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 11 to Lier Marktbus 20a
4h 12m
€48–200
Train via Maastricht
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bilzen to Lierretrain Ic / ...
5h 5m
€41–77

Cologne to Lier by train

2Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.6 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lierre via Leuven and Louvain in around 2h 45m.

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