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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Metz is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Metz is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Metz. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Metz via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Metz. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Metz Ville via Frankfurt, Saarbrücken Hbf and Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Metz?

The distance between Leipzig and Metz is 657 km. The road distance is 623.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Metz without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 24m and costs €80 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Leipzig to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Metz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Metz train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Metz?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Metz is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 24m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Leipzig to Metz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Metz is 623 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Leipzig to Metz.

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

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

Book your Leipzig to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Metz?

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Leipzig to Metz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Metz by train, bus, night train, car, train (TGV), 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz VilleTer
8h 24m
€83–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt central train station220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to MetzN235 / ...
9h 50m
€34–67
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 1m
€53–280
Drive 623.3 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Metz623.3 km
5h 23m
€95–137
Train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
8h 34m
€98–208
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Luxembourg (LUX)LEJ - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
8h 15m
€155–369
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
4. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
7h 25m
€144–276
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)BER - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
8h 11m
€94–288

Leipzig to Metz by train

112Weekly Trains

8h 24mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657.2 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Metz Ville via Frankfurt, Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Metz via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 50m.

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