Bruges to Liège train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bruges to Liège

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept

Cheapest price on 15 Sept

£19

Average ticket price on 15 Sept

£22

Fastest journey on 15 Sept

2 h

Average journey duration on 15 Sept

2 h 1 m

Trains on 15 Sept

23

Distance

176 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Liège is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bruges to Liège will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.

Fast trains

On Tue 15 Sept, we found 23 trains from Bruges to Liège, including 12 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.

  • Intercity1809 · 409
    9:252h06
    Bruges station
    11:31Liège-Guillemins
    £191One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity508
    8:582h01
    Bruges station
    10:59Liège-Guillemins
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity509
    9:582h01
    Bruges station
    11:59Liège-Guillemins
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity2808
    9:112h42
    Bruges station
    11:53Liège-Guillemins
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity2807
    8:112h42
    Bruges station
    10:53Liège-Guillemins
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bruges to Liège

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 176 km

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Coach
Driving

£26

Average Price

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

£29

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 33m

Average total duration

3h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 17m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

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CO2 emissions

Intercity

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Liège is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Liège:

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Liège costing on average £26.

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Liège is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Liège take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bruges and Liège including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 21m faster (1h 56m by train vs 2h 17m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£26 vs £29). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Intercity, SNCB.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bruges to Liège train times

The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Liège trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Intercity28056:11 Bruges station
2h42
8:53 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Intercity1806 · 4066:25 Bruges station
2h06
8:31 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity5066:59 Bruges station
2h00
8:59 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2806 · ICE 13
On time
7:11 Bruges station
2h01
9:12 Liège-Guillemins
1 change
Intercity28067:11 Bruges station
2h42
9:53 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Intercity1807 · 4077:25 Bruges station
2h06
9:31 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity7058 · 5077:49 Bruges-St.-Pieters
2h10
9:59 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity5077:58 Bruges station
2h01
9:59 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Intercity28078:11 Bruges station
2h42
10:53 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Regional558+Intercity5088:19 Bruges-St.-Pieters
2h40
10:59 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity5088:58 Bruges station
2h01
10:59 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2808 · ICE 15
On time
9:11 Bruges station
2h01
11:12 Liège-Guillemins
1 change
Intercity28089:11 Bruges station
2h42
11:53 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Regional559+Intercity5099:19 Bruges-St.-Pieters
2h40
11:59 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity1809 · 4099:25 Bruges station
2h06
11:31 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity5099:58 Bruges station
2h01
11:59 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Intercity280910:11 Bruges station
2h42
12:53 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Regional560+Intercity51010:19 Bruges-St.-Pieters
2h40
12:59 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity51010:58 Bruges station
2h01
12:59 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Intercity281011:11 Bruges station
2h42
13:53 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect
Regional561+Intercity51111:19 Bruges-St.-Pieters
2h40
13:59 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity1811 · 41111:25 Bruges station
2h06
13:31 Liège-Guillemins1 change
Intercity51111:58 Bruges station
2h01
13:59 Liège-Guillemins0 changesdirect

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Intercity as well as Deutsche Bahn or SNCB offer trains services from Bruges to Liège.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bruges to Liège

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Trains from Bruges to Liège run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 1h 59m.

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
Distance
176 km
Average train duration
1h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
1h 59m
First train
4:08
Last train
23:24
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
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

Train companies: Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Bruges to Liège trainsIntercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Bruges and Liège from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£13
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£41
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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest SNCB Price
£21
SNCB frequency
25 a day

Complete guide to Liège

Things to do in Liège

Discover the best of Liège — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liège trip today.

  • Must visit

Grand Curtius

Archaeology and decorative arts museum in a former palace, with notable collections spanning regional history and applied arts.

  • Must visit

La Boverie

Museum of fine arts and exhibitions in a striking modern building at Parc de la Boverie, ideal for art and riverside walks.

  • Recommended

Musée d'Ansembourg

Design museum in a mansion with decorative arts, furniture and objects that trace changing styles from past centuries to today.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Belgium. Hotels and dining cost more than budget cities, but local transport is reasonable and many casual meals stay fairly affordable.

Average meal costs

Budget
€10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.80-4 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.

FAQs: Bruges to Liège train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Liège 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bruges to Liège can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The train journey from Bruges to Liège covers a distance of 176 km and takes approximately 1h 59m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from Bruges to Liège is 176 km.
The first train from Bruges to Liège leaves at 4:08.
The last train from Bruges to Liège departs at 23:24.
Trains from Bruges to Liège run approximately 15 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bruges to Liège.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bruges and Liège. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by Intercity, SNCB.
To get from Bruges to Liège, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bruges to Liège.
The train station in Bruges that goes to Liège is Bruges station, and it arrives at Liège-Guillemins.
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Liège is by train, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Bruges to Liège in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bruges to Liège offers picturesque views of the Belgian countryside, characterised by rolling hills, charming villages, and verdant landscapes, providing passengers with a delightful scenic experience.
A day trip from Bruges to Liège is feasible with a journey duration of 1h 59m and a distance of 176 km. There are 9 train services available per day.
In Liège, you can explore the vibrant La Batte Market, enjoy a scenic walk along the Meuse River, and visit the Aquarium-Museum of Liège. Discover the Coteaux de la Citadelle for hiking and experience local cuisine at a traditional Liègeois restaurant. Best sights include La Boverie art museum, Montagne de Bueren's panoramic views, the architectural marvel of Liège-Guillemins Railway Station, the Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Curtius Museum in a 17th-century mansion.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Liège, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Liège-Guillemins railway station, the historic city centre, and the Museum of Walloon Life.
Yes, you can take the train from Bruges to Liège.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bruges and Liège

Most Bruges to Liège trains use the Brugge to Liège-Guillemins station pair, with some services arriving at Liège-Palais. Use this guide to compare Bruges and Liège train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bruges
Arrival train stations in Liège

Which Bruges station do trains to Liège leave from?

Trains from Bruges to Liège leave from Brugge. The station is 1 km from Bruges city centre at Stationsplein 5, 8000 Bruges, Belgium.
BruggeStationsplein 5, 8000 Bruges, Belgium+32 25282828LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Brugge from Bruges city centre

Brugge is 1 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus1, 2 · 4m · £3 · every ~16 min
1, 2 · 7m · £3 · every ~20 min

Brugge train station facilities and services

Brugge has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Starbucks, Leonidas, Deliway Brugge Station, EXKi, De Kantine, Zest Fresh Juice Bar, FavouRRs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are aTM machines are located inside the main hall. .

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30, Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30. Information desks are located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brugge: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brugge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge: Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges, ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station, Hotel NH Brugge.

Brugge-St.-PietersBrugge-St.-Pieters, Bruges, BelgiumDiningTaxisAccessibilityBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Brugge-St.-Pieters from Bruges city centre

Brugge-St.-Pieters is 2 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainP, L · 5m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

Brugge-St.-Pieters train station facilities and services

Brugge-St.-Pieters has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Taxis.

Bike and car services

Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

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