There are 5 ways to get from Aalst 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
best- Take the train from Alost to Bruxelles-Miditrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 9m€101–292Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aalst Zeeberg to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus 714 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N36 / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus 834
6h 54m€22–38Drive 294.3 km
- Drive from Aalst to Metzcar 294.3 km
3h 12m€46–66Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus 834
7h 13m€61–124Train, bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus N136 / ...
7h 14m€50–106
Aalst to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aalst to Metz is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Aalst to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aalst to Metz. However, there are services departing from Aalst Zeeberg and arriving at Metz via Brussels-North train station and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Metz. However, there are services departing from Alost and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Aalst and Metz is 654 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.
The best way to get from Aalst to Metz without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €300.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Aalst to Metz, including transfers.
Aalst to Metz bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Aalst Zeeberg station.
Aalst to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alost station.
The best way to get from Aalst to Metz is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Aalst, Belgium and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Alost to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalst Zeeberg to Metz via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Alost to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- 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
- Once 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Aalst Zeeberg to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- 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
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aalst to Metz bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.
Aalst to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aalst to Metz is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Aalst to Metz.
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