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 6h.

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 - €60.

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 perron 1 via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

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 Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Metz to Leuven?

The distance between Metz and Leuven is 653 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 Paris which takes 4h 2m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 TGV inOui, 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 Paris which takes 4h 2m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h.

Where does the Metz to Leuven bus arrive?

Metz to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Metz to Leuven train arrive?

Metz to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est 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, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 2m
€100–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Brussels-North train stationbus N36 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1bus R90 / ...
6h
€24–38
Drive 261.9 km
1. Drive from Metz to Leuvencar 261.9 km
2h 55m
€41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Louvaintrain Ic
4h 59m
€50–100
Train #2
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
5h 18m
€50–100

Metz to Leuven by train and foot

151Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652.9 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Louvain via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Leuven Station perron 1 via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 6h.

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