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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Station via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Louvain via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Metz to Leuven?

The distance between Metz and Leuven is 653 km. The road distance is 262.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 10m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Metz to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Leuven bus from?

Metz to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Leuven train from?

Metz to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Leuven?

The best way to get from Metz to Leuven is to train via Paris which takes 4h 10m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Metz to Leuven bus arrive?

Metz to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Metz to Leuven train arrive?

Metz to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Metz to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Leuven is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Metz to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 10m
€108–271
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
5h 29m
€20–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 15m
€28–54
Drive 262.1 km
1. Drive from Metz to Leuvencar 262.1 km
2h 57m
€41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
5h 1m
€32–80

Metz to Leuven by train and foot

71Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Louvain via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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