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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Metz is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Metz?

The distance between Mechelen and Metz is 652 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Metz without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Mechelen to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Metz train from?

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

Train or bus from Mechelen to Metz?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Metz is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Mechelen to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mechelen to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Metz is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Mechelen to Metz.

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

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Where can I stay near Metz?

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Mechelen to Metz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 504 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen 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 52m
€105–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Metzbus N136 / ...
5h 36m
€22–36
Drive 285.5 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Metzcar 285.5 km
2h 57m
€44–64
Bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 3m
€32–51
Train, line 504 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Malines to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus 504
4. Take the bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincarebus
7h 33m
€28–48

Mechelen to Metz by train and foot

62Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.8 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Malines to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Metz 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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