There are 6 ways to get from Alkmaar to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 40m€235–404Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Thionvillebus N760
9h 56m€45–79Drive 478.3 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Metzcar 478.3 km
5h 29m€89–128Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
5h 33mTrain
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Maastrichttrain Intercity
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
8h 58m€63–122Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 11m€45–73
Alkmaar to Metz by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Metz is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Metz is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Metz. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Metz Ville via Amsterdam Centraal and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Metz is 868 km. The road distance is 478.3 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 40m and costs €230 - €410.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Alkmaar to Metz, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Alkmaar to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 6h 40m and costs €230 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Metz Ville via Amsterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Metz - Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–350
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Alkmaar to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.
Alkmaar to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Metz is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Alkmaar to Metz.
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