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

The cheapest way to get from Lier to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 40m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lier and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lier to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lier Markt and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Berchem Station perron 23, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lier and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lier to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lierre and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Lier to Cologne?

The distance between Lier and Cologne is 255 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lier to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Lier to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lier to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lier to Cologne train from?

Lier to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.

Train or bus from Lier to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lier to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Lier to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lier to Cologne train arrive?

Lier to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Lier to Cologne?

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

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

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Lier to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

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

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 Lierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 18m
€49–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
6h 40m
€22–34
Drive 195.3 km
1. Drive from Lier to Colognecar 195.3 km
1h 59m
€30–43
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Lierre to Louvaintrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 20m
€46–116
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Lierre to Bilzentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
4h 27m
€46–70

Lier to Cologne by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Lierre to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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