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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Metz is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Metz is to drive and car train which takes 6h 21m and costs €150 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Metz. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Metz via Göttingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Metz. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Metz Ville via Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Kiel to Metz?

The distance between Kiel and Metz is 991 km. The road distance is 756.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Metz without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Kiel to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Metz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Metz train from?

Kiel to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Metz?

The best way to get from Kiel to Metz is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Kiel to Metz bus arrive?

Kiel to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Göttingen central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Metz train arrive?

Kiel to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Metz is 757 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Kiel to Metz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Metz?

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Kiel to Metz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to Metz by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, car, car train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof20
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
9h 55m
€120–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Göttingen central bus stationN73
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to MetzN235 / ...
14h 45m
€67–117
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg DammtorRe7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Frankfurt(Main)SuedNj
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
13h 56m
€86–326
Drive 756.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Metz756.9 km
6h 46m
€116–167
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
10h 58m
€95–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Metz
6h 21m
€158–219
Train, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Luxembourg (LUX)HAM - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
8h 8m
€91–235
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
5. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
8h 58m
€135–302
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
9h 16m
€159–387
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
10h 1m
€106–350

Kiel to Metz by train

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9h 55mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 990.5 km
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Metz Ville via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Metz via Göttingen central bus station in around 14h 45m.

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