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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Metz is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €18 - €40 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Metz. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Metz via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Metz. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Leuven to Metz?

The distance between Leuven and Metz is 653 km. The road distance is 260.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Metz without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Leuven to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Metz bus from?

Leuven to Metz bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Lüdenscheid station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Metz train from?

Leuven to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Metz?

The best way to get from Leuven to Metz is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Leuven to Metz bus arrive?

Leuven to Metz bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Leuven to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Metz is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Leuven to Metz.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 785+ hotels available in Metz.

Leuven to Metz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 44m
€90–247
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Metzbus N136 / ...
6h 20m
€18–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 51m
€21–52
Drive 260.5 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Metzcar 260.5 km
2h 55m
€40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincarebus
6h 45m
€25–54

Leuven to Metz by train and foot

57Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.1 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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