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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Metz is to train which costs €29 - €70 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Metz Ville via Aachen Hbf and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Metz?

The distance between Heerlen and Metz is 269 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Metz without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs €17 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Heerlen to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Metz train from?

Heerlen to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Metz?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Metz is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs €17 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €95 - €350 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Heerlen to Metz train arrive?

Heerlen to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Metz is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Heerlen to Metz.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 781+ hotels available in Metz.

Heerlen to Metz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Metz by bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Metzbus N473
5h 44m
€18–57
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 44m
€100–343
Drive 240.4 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Metzcar 240.4 km
2h 59m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
7h 15m
€29–66

Heerlen to Metz by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Metz once daily. Tickets cost €13–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heerlen to Metz Ville via Aachen Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 44m.

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