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Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£38
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
2 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
2 h 49 m
Trains on 08 Sept
7
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liège to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liège to Utrecht will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
To travel from Liège to Utrecht you need to make at least one change.
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2740Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 165 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Utrecht:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Utrecht costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.63. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Liège to Utrecht trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18913+ 2724 | 6:08 Liège-Guillemins | 2h49 | 8:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
18917+ 2728 | 7:08 Liège-Guillemins | 2h49 | 9:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
18921+ 2732 | 8:08 Liège-Guillemins | 2h49 | 10:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
18925+ 2736 | 9:08 Liège-Guillemins | 2h49 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
18929+ 2740 | 10:08 Liège-Guillemins | 2h49 | 12:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9411+ 3942+ 18928 | 10:12 Liège-Guillemins | 3h04 | 13:16 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
18933+ 2744 | 11:08 Liège-Guillemins | 2h49 | 13:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
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Trains from Liège to Utrecht run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liège to Utrecht 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 Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liège to Utrecht trains use the Liège-Guillemins to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn. Use this guide to compare Liège and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liège-Guillemins is 1 km from Liège city centre. Public transport options include:
Liège-Guillemins has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Concordia, Brasserie Le Sauvenière
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Liège-Guillemins. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Liège-Guillemins. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liège-Guillemins: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liège-Guillemins: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liège-Guillemins: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Liège Guillemins, Hotel Husa de la Couronne, Univers Hotel & Restaurant.
Liège-Palais is 1 km from Liège city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is 1 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Parking, WC.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
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