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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lier is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 10m.

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 €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lier?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lier. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Lier Markt via Leverkusen and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

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 Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lier?

The distance between Cologne and Lier is 262 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 3h 11m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cologne to Lier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lier bus from?

Cologne to Lier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lier?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lier is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Lier bus arrive?

Cologne to Lier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Cologne to Lier train arrive?

Cologne to Lier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi 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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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Lier by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lierretrain Ic / ...
3h 11m
€46–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6 to Lier Marktbus 20a
7h 10m
€21–32
Drive 195 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Liercar 195 km
1h 59m
€31–45
Train via Maastricht
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain
3. Take the train from Bilzen to Lierretrain Ic / ...
5h 1m
€39–66

Cologne to Lier by train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.6 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lierre via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Lier Markt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6 in around 7h 10m.

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