There are 4 ways to get from Genk 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 Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 1m€101–286Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Metzbus N473
6h 9m€20–48Drive 256.3 km
- Drive from Genk to Metzcar 256.3 km
2h 53m€40–57Line 45 bus, train, line 504 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 445 / ...
- Take the train from Maastricht to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Gasperich, Stade de Luxembourg to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus 504
- Take the bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincarebus
8h 2m€25–164
Genk to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genk to Metz is to bus which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Genk to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Metz. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 and arriving at Metz via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Genk to Metz. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Genk and Metz is 729 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
The best way to get from Genk to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Genk to Metz, including transfers.
Genk to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Genk to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Genk to Metz is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Genk to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Metz 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Genk to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–12
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–140
- 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 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- 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 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 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
- €45–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €7–9
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–11
- 1st Class
- €10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 to Maastricht Station perron D
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@mobiliteit.lu
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Gasperich, Stade de Luxembourg to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
- Phone
- 09 70 80 90 10
- webmestre@moselle.fr
- Website
- fluo.grandest.fr
Bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- fluo.grandest.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Genk to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Genk to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Metz is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Genk to Metz.
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