What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Metz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via The Hague and Rotterdam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Metz. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Metz Ville via Rotterdam Centraal and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Leiden to Metz?

The distance between Leiden and Metz is 797 km. The road distance is 435.8 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs €180 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Metz?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Leiden to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Metz bus from?

Leiden to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Metz train from?

Leiden to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Metz?

The best way to get from Leiden to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Rotterdam, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Leiden to Metz bus arrive?

Leiden to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Leiden to Metz train arrive?

Leiden to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Metz is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Leiden to Metz.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Metz?

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Where can I stay near Metz?

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There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 48m
€184–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Metzbus 834
10h
€34–60
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 4m
€35–74
Drive 435.8 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Metzcar 435.8 km
4h 36m
€79–114
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
4h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Trn / ...
9h 1m
€63–154

Leiden to Metz by train and foot

132Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.8 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Metz Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Metz - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week.

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