There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, or car
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 Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
8h 56m€184–452Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 50m€47–79Train, bus via Utrecht
- Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastrichttrain
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Metzbus
9h 26m€74–220Drive 550.1 km
- Drive from Groningen to Metzcar 550.1 km
5h 26m€98–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
- Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbftrain 35
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain
- Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the bus from Trier to Metzbus
13h 13m
Groningen to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Metz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Metz is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs €95 - €150.
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 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Metz Ville via Schiphol Airport and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Groningen and Metz is 1027 km. The road distance is 550.1 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Metz without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €180 - €460.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Groningen to Metz, including transfers.
Groningen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Metz is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €180 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Groningen to Metz Ville via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Metz - Bus Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 9h 50m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–120
Train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €60–100
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- 1st Class
- €55–95
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €45–50
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
Train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschans
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €100–150
- Comfort
- €120–180
- Premium
- €160–220
- 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
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- 1st Class
- €80–100
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 Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- dbregiobus-nord.de
Bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leer
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.dbregiobus-nord.de/
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Trier to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
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More Questions & Answers
Groningen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Groningen to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Metz is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Groningen to Metz.
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