There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 14m€105–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 49m€25–46Drive 285.1 km
- Drive from Mechelen to Metzcar 285.1 km
2h 56m€45–64Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
6h 18m€43–100Line 82 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Abus 82
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
8h 11m€60–117
Mechelen to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Metz is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Mechelen and Metz is 652 km. The road distance is 285.1 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 14m and costs €100 - €290.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Mechelen to Metz, including transfers.
Mechelen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Mechelen to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 14m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Malines to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to Metz - Bus Station via Brussels-Nord, Brussels-North train station, and Luxembourg in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Mechelen Station perron 4 to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Mechelen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.
Mechelen to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Metz is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Mechelen to Metz.
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