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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Showing times and prices for Apr 21
Cheapest price
€50
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
104 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Liège-Guillemins on Tue, Apr 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Apr 21 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Tue, Apr 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
94866:44 PM1h04Cologne Hbf7:48 PMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers- 94744:43 PM1h05Cologne Hbf5:48 PMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers
- 945012:39 PM1h09Cologne Hbf1:48 PMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers
- 94146:39 AM1h11Cologne Hbf7:50 AMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers
- 94268:39 AM1h09Cologne Hbf9:48 AMLiège-Guillemins€601One-way0 transfers
- 94866:44 PM1h04Cologne Hbf7:48 PMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers
- 94744:43 PM1h05Cologne Hbf5:48 PMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers
- 945012:39 PM1h09Cologne Hbf1:48 PMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers
- 94268:39 AM1h09Cologne Hbf9:48 AMLiège-Guillemins€601One-way0 transfers
- 94146:39 AM1h11Cologne Hbf7:50 AMLiège-Guillemins€501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins trains for today, Monday, April 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 9414 | 6:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h11 | 7:50 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 18 | On time 7:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h00 | 8:43 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9426 | 8:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 9:48 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 316 | On time 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h00 | 10:43 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9438 | 10:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 11:48 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9450 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 1:48 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9474 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 5:48 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9486 | 6:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 7:48 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Deutsche Bahn as well as Eurostar, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and more offer trains services from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins.
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Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of Eurostar, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) or Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to find the best option for your trip from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline, Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Eurostar, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) or Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to find the best option for your trip from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
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Belgium
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:39 AM |
Last train 8:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins trainsDeutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Liège-Guillemins from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
€24
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Eurostar
About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
€19
Eurostar frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
€34
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
4 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
€57
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
6 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 27m
Cheapest Price
€38
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liège-Guillemins, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins is €39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins is 1h 0m to travel the 104 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins leaves at 5:39 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins leaves at 8:42 PM.
Yes,there are 6 direct trains a day from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) for the best way to get you to Liège-Guillemins. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Cologne Hbf and Liège-Guillemins and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Liège-Guillemins from Cologne Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Liège-Guillemins including taking a bus and train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Cologne
Liège
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Liège.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
The major train station for arrivals in Liège is Liège-Guillemins. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liège-Guillemins for your journey to Liège from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
10Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue des Guillemins.
Dining
- Restaurant Le Concordia
- Brasserie Le Sauvenière
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- ibis Styles Liège Guillemins
- Hotel Husa de la Couronne
- Univers Hotel & Restaurant
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for trains to Great Britain, France, Germany, Netherlands, and regional destinations
Public transit options for Liège-Guillemins
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Future tram line under construction
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