There are 3 ways to get from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nancy to Metz Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Bettembourgtrain Ter
2h 14m€20–34Bus, line 551 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nancy to Thionvillebus N760
- Take the bus from Thionville, Foch Kiosque to Esch-sur-Alzette, Passerelle Gaalgebiergbus 551
2h 40m€8–13Drive 111.1 km
- Drive from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzettecar 111.1 km
1h 22m€22–31
Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette is to bus and line 551 bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette. However, there are services departing from Nancy and arriving at Esch-sur-Alzette, Passerelle Gaalgebierg via Gare Quai A1 and Thionville, Foch Kiosque. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette. However, there are services departing from Nancy and arriving at Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare via Metz Ville and Bettembourg, Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Nancy and Esch-sur-Alzette is 116 km. The road distance is 111.1 km.
The best way to get from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette, including transfers.
Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nancy station.
Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nancy station.
The best way to get from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 551 bus, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Nancy, France and Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg?
You can take a train from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare via Metz Ville and Bettembourg, Gare in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette, Passerelle Gaalgebierg via Thionville, Gare Quai A1, Foch Fontaine, and Thionville, Foch Kiosque in around 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nancy to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Bettembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nancy to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mobiliteit
Bus from Thionville, Foch Kiosque to Esch-sur-Alzette, Passerelle Gaalgebierg
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mobiliteit
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Booking & Getting There
Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thionville station.
Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Nancy to Esch-sur-Alzette.
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