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 1h 1m and costs €20 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Liège to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Liège and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

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 1h 1m.

How far is it from Liège to Cologne?

The distance between Liège and Cologne is 118 km. The road distance is 120.4 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 1h 1m and costs €20 - €95.

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

The train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Liège to Cologne bus from?

Liège to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Liège station.

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 1h 1m and costs €20 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Liège to Cologne bus arrive?

Liège to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

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 11m to drive from Liège to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1853+ 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 1m
€20–95
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Liège to Colognerideshare 119.4 km
1h 44m
€9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liège to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 15m
€14–33
Drive 120.4 km
1. Drive from Liège to Colognecar 120.4 km
1h 11m
€19–27

Liège to Cologne by train

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Distance: 118 km
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What companies run services between Liège, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–95 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Liège to Cologne - Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 1h 40m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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