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 €55 - €110 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Metz is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs €110 - €170.

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 Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

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 Frankfurt, Saarbrücken Hbf and Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Kiel to Metz?

The distance between Kiel and Metz is 844 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 bus which takes 13h 50m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 bus which takes 13h 50m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €390 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Kiel to Metz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Metz is 757 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m 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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Where can I stay near Metz?

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Kiel to Metz - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Metz by car, car train, bus, train, night 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Kiel to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Metzcar
8h 54m
€150–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 198
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Metzbus N235 / ...
13h 50m
€56–102
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Metzbus 090 / ...
13h 53m
€77–181
Drive 756.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Metzcar 756.9 km
6h 48m
€116–168
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
10h 59m
€161–388
Train, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane HAM - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 6m
€100–255
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
8h 39m
€156–403
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
9h 2m
€135–355
Train, fly to Saarbrücken Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane HAM - SCN
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
7h 47m
€196–490

Kiel to Metz by bus

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13h 50mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844.5 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Metz via Frankfurt central train station in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Metz Ville via Frankfurt, Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 10h 59m.

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