How to get from Liège to Brussels by train?

From Liège to Brussels by train

To get from Liège to Brussels you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Liege-Saint-Lambert station to Liège-Guillemins station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S9 train from Leuven station to Saint-Job station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S9
S9
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Liege-Saint-Lambert

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liege-Saint-Lambert
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Namur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    30 min
  • 6
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Nivelles
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Job
    53 min
  • 8
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Liège to Brussels by light rail and train

To get from Liège to Brussels you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the T1 light rail from Liege St-Lambert Square (Tram) station to Liege Guillemins Station (Tram) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 92 light rail from Palais station to Lancaster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - T1T1
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 92
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Liege St-Lambert Square (Tram)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Liege St-Lambert Square (Tram)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T1T1
    Wait for light rail
    T1
    Sclessin Standard (Tram)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liege Guillemins Station (Tram)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Palais
    ID 6310
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Fort-Jaco
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lancaster
    ID 5029
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Liège to Brussels

The distance between Liège and Brussels is approximately 110.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liège to Brussels by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussels – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Liège to Brussels by light rail and train

To get from Liège to Brussels you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the T1 light rail from Liege St-Lambert Square (Tram) station to Liege Guillemins Station (Tram) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 92 light rail from Palais station to Lancaster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - T1T1
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 92
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Liege St-Lambert Square (Tram)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Liege St-Lambert Square (Tram)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T1T1
    Wait for light rail
    T1
    Sclessin Standard (Tram)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liege Guillemins Station (Tram)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Palais
    ID 6310
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Fort-Jaco
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lancaster
    ID 5029
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liège to Brussels?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Train line Liege-Saint-Lambert - Namur, Train line Eupen - Ostend, Train line S9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Liège to Brussels?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Light Rail line T1, Train line Eupen - Ostend, Light Rail line Schaerbeek Station - Fort-jaco.

  • Is there a direct train between Liège and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Liège to Brussels?

    The IC train line goes from Liege-Saint-Lambert station near Liège in Liège to Namur station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Namur station near Brussels.

  • How long does it take to travel from Liège to Brussels by train?

    The total travel time between Liège and Brussels by train is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Liège to get to Brussels?

    Get on the IC train from the Liege-Saint-Lambert station near Liège in Liège.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Liège and Brussels?

    Get off the train at the Namur station, which is closest to Brussels.

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