There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Groningen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
8h 32m€183–453Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
10h 10m€47–78Drive 551.4 km
- Drive from Metz to Groningencar 551.4 km
5h 31m€98–142Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
- Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain
10h 4m€87–272Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz to Trierbus
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bftrain
- Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
12h 40m
Metz to Groningen by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Groningen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Groningen is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Groningen via Paris Nord and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Metz and Groningen is 1027 km. The road distance is 551.4 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Groningen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 32m and costs €180 - €460.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Metz to Groningen, including transfers.
Metz to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Groningen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Groningen is to train via Paris which takes 8h 32m and costs €180 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Groningen via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Schiphol Airport in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 10h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- 1st Class
- €80–100
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €18–24
- 1st Class
- €35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €16–23
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €100–150
- Comfort
- €120–180
- Premium
- €160–220
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–120
Train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- 1st Class
- €55–95
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €60–100
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €45–50
Train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
Train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €23–35
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Metz to Trier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Metz to Groningen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Groningen is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Metz to Groningen.
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