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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Metz is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Metz. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Metz. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Metz?

The distance between Rotterdam and Metz is 759 km. The road distance is 405.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Metz without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €170 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rotterdam to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Metz bus from?

Rotterdam to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Metz train from?

Rotterdam to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Metz?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Metz is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Metz bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Metz is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Rotterdam to Metz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Metz?

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Rotterdam to Metz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, taxi, plane, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 13m
€171–333
Bus via Antwerp
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m
€26–52
Drive 405.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Metzcar 405.2 km
4h 11m
€74–106
Taxi, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
4h 37m
€276–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Metzbus 834
7h 40m
€26–45
Taxi, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain
6h 14m
€318–575

Rotterdam to Metz by train and foot

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 758.6 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Metz - Bus Station via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 7h 25m.

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