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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Reading is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Reading is to train via Paris which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £440.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Reading. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Reading RailAir via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Reading. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Reading via Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Metz to Reading?

The distance between Metz and Reading is 516 miles.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Reading without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Metz to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Reading bus from?

Metz to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Metz to Reading?

The best way to get from Metz to Reading is to train via Paris which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Metz to Reading bus arrive?

Metz to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Metz and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Metz. It is currently 7:44 PM in Metz and 6:44 PM in Reading.

Where does the Metz to Reading train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Metz to Reading?

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Metz to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Metz to Reading by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
5h 37m
£125–432
Bus via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
16h 53m
£59–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon834
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
13h 13m
£62–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Metz to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
6h 45m
Train to Luxembourg, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London City Airport (LCY)LUX - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 4m
£115–353
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
9h 38m
£126–384
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Metz to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Reading
7h 44m
£118–171
Train to Luxembourg, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LUX - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
6h 6m
£77–298
Train to Luxembourg, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LUX - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
6h 46m
£92–251
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)SXB - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
7h 22m
£118–285
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
7h 1m
£110–264

Metz to Reading by train, foot, and subway

70Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.1 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Reading via Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Reading RailAir via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 13h 13m.

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