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How to get fromReading to Metzby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 23m
    €245–450

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 25m
    €74–112

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 37m
    €83–195

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Metzcar car
    6h 50m
    €257–317

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane LHR - LUX
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus bus
    7h

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Metzcar car
    7h 52m
    €151–271

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane LCY - LUX
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus bus
    7h 8m

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane STN - LUX
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus bus
    7h 46m

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain train
    7h 20m
    €163–448

Reading to Metz by train, subway, and foot

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Metz Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Metz - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 14h 25m.

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