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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Leuven is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Station via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Louvain via Luxembourg and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Metz to Leuven?

The distance between Metz and Leuven is 289 km. The road distance is 261.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Leuven without a car is to train via Liège which takes 4h 53m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Metz to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Metz to Leuven train from?

Metz to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Leuven?

The best way to get from Metz to Leuven is to train via Liège which takes 4h 53m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Metz to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Metz to Leuven train arrive?

Metz to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Metz to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Leuven is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Metz to Leuven.

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

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

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

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 53m
€52–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Leuven Stationbus N84
5h 35m
€23–38
Drive 261.9 km
1. Drive from Metz to Leuvencar 261.9 km
2h 55m
€42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
5h 13m
€51–81
Bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport
1. Take the bus from Metz to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N839
6h 7m
€29–42

Metz to Leuven by train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Louvain via Luxembourg and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Leuven Station via Brussels South in around 5h 35m.

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