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 €20 - €35 and takes 6h 37m.

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, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3 and Berchem Station perron 22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

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 Liège-Guillemins and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

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 39m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 2h 39m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 37m.

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 Liège, Guillemins Bf 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.

Where can I stay near Lier?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Lier.

Cologne to Lier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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

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 Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Louvain to Lierretrain L / ...
2h 39m
€45–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
6h 37m
€21–31
Drive 195 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Liercar 195 km
1h 59m
€31–44
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 16 to Lier Dungelhoeffbus 30
3h
€45–97

Cologne to Lier by train

99Weekly Trains

2h 39mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.7 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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