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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Metz is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Metz is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Metz Ville via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Groningen to Metz?

The distance between Groningen and Metz is 1005 km. The road distance is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Metz without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €210 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Groningen to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Metz bus from?

Groningen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Metz train from?

Groningen to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Metz?

The best way to get from Groningen to Metz is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €210 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Groningen to Metz bus arrive?

Groningen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Metz train arrive?

Groningen to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Metz is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Groningen to Metz.

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

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Groningen to Metz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Groningen to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
7h 37m
€217–420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1399 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m
€49–96
Drive 550 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Metzcar 550 km
5h 28m
€100–144
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
7h
€118–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerlentrain
3. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
12h 24m
€78–173
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Metz Nord Semecourtbus 181 / ...
13h 26m
€50–88

Groningen to Metz by train and foot

121Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,005.1 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Groningen to Metz Ville via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Metz - Bus Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 10h 30m.

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