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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Cologne is to train which takes 43 min and costs €11 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liege-Guillemins and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Liège to Cologne?

The distance between Liège and Cologne is 118 km. The road distance is 120.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €11 - €110.

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

The train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf takes 43 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Liège to Cologne train from?

Liège to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Liège to Cologne?

The best way to get from Liège to Cologne is to train which takes 43 min and costs €11 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €50 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Liège to Cologne train arrive?

Liège to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Liège to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Cologne is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Liège to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1758+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Liège to Cologne?

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

Liège to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Liège to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or rideshare

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 Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce
43 min
€11–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Liège to Cologne119.5 km
1h 44m
€9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2h 25m
€11–47
Drive 120.1 km
1. Drive from Liège to Cologne120.1 km
1h 10m
€19–27
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
1h 34m
€20–100

Liège to Cologne by train

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Distance: 118 km
Duration: 43 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 43 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 2h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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