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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Metz is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Metz. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Leuven to Metz?

The distance between Leuven and Metz is 653 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Metz without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Leuven to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Metz bus from?

Leuven to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Metz train from?

Leuven to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Metz?

The best way to get from Leuven to Metz is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Leuven to Metz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Metz is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Leuven to Metz.

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

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Leuven to Metz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 8m
€106–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m
€20–34
Drive 260.1 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Metzcar 260.1 km
2h 53m
€42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus L91 / ...
5h 43m
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Metzbus N136 / ...
6h 19m
€25–38

Leuven to Metz by train and foot

130Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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