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 10h 5m.

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 26m 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 10h 5m.

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 Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Metz?

The distance between Leipzig and Metz is 735 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 which takes 7h 18m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 which takes 7h 18m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 5m.

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 Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Metz is 623 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 (TGV), bus, night train, 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 Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
7h 18m
€124–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Metzbus N235 / ...
10h 5m
€32–68
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 1m
€53–287
Drive 623.3 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Metzcar 623.3 km
5h 26m
€96–139
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
8h 24m
€76–186
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LEJ - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 15m
€155–399
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
7h 45m
€141–271
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BER - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 10m
€91–298

Leipzig to Metz by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 18mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735.2 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Metz via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 5m.

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