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 €30 - €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 €30 - €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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Lierre via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

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 50m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Lier train arrive?

Cologne to Lier train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins 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 1283+ hotels available in Lier.

Cologne to Lier - 4 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Lier by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Louvain to Lierretrain L / ...
2h 50m
€41–130
Drive 195 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Liercar 195 km
1h 59m
€31–44
Train, line 350 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
4. Take the train from Hasselt to Lierretrain L / ...
5h 19m
€37–62
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 15m
€49–149

Cologne to Lier by train

89Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.6 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lierre via Liège-Guillemins and Louvain in around 2h 50m.

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