| City | Liège |
| Country | Belgium |
| Type | Railway Station |
It is important for passengers to know that navigation within the station is intuitive, despite its size. There is no traditional façade: you immediately enter a vast open space. Access to all platforms is provided via escalators and lifts from the central hall. The station is a key hub for high-speed trains (Thalys, ICE), connecting Liège with Brussels, Paris, London, and cities in Germany.
The station is located south of the historic centre of Liège. The most convenient way to get here is by public transport. Directly in front of the main entrance is a large TEC bus hub, where routes arrive from all over the city. A trip from the centre by bus will take about 10–15 minutes.
Taxis are always available at the station exit; the boarding zone is clearly marked. For those who enjoy walking, there is a picturesque pedestrian route: from the station, you can reach the city centre in 25–30 minutes via the new La Belle Liégeoise footbridge and Parc de la Boverie.
Liège-Guillemins station offers a full range of services for a comfortable journey. The central hall houses ticket counters (Guichets) for purchasing international and domestic tickets, as well as numerous self-service machines. Seating areas are provided for waiting, though passengers should note that due to the open architecture, it can be cool inside during winter.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. Facilities for passengers include paid toilets, automatic luggage lockers of various sizes, ATMs, and a currency exchange office. For passengers with reduced mobility, special lifts and ramps are equipped to ensure access to all platforms.
There are several excellent options for a quick snack within the station grounds. Inside, you will find popular chain coffee shops (such as Starbucks) and bakeries (Panos), where you can buy fresh sandwiches, pastries, and coffee for the road. The average cost for a coffee and a pastry is around 5–8 Euros.
If you have 40–60 minutes to spare, we recommend heading out to the station square, Place des Guillemins. Surrounding it are numerous brasseries and restaurants where you can enjoy a full lunch, ordering traditional Liège dishes. Many establishments are open from early morning until late evening.
The history of rail transport in this area began back in 1842, when the first station was opened, becoming a vital node of the first continental railway. Since then, the station building has been completely rebuilt twice to meet the requirements of the times.
The current station, the third in succession, was grandly opened in September 2009. The construction of this magnificent structure was linked to the integration of Liège into the European high-speed train network (TGV). Santiago Calatrava's project not only solved transport challenges but also became a symbol of the city's architectural renewal.
We recommend arriving at the station 20 minutes before your train's departure. The complex is large, and the walk from the entrance to the correct platform may take some time. Watch the information screens closely: platform numbers sometimes change shortly before the train arrives.
From a security perspective, the station is calm, but do not leave luggage unattended. If you have a short transfer, remember that to change platforms you must go down to the main hall and take a different escalator up (there are no direct crossings between platforms at the top level). The station closes for several hours at night, so it is not advisable to plan on sleeping in the waiting area.
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