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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Metz
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Metz without transferring at least 2 times.
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6:33 AM5h43Bern12:16 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers- 10:33 AM5h43Bern4:16 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers
- 1:33 PM5h01Bern6:34 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers
- 3:33 PM4h45Bern8:18 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers
- 5:33 PM4h43Bern10:16 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers
- 9:33 AM3h51Bern1:24 PMMetz$1901One-way2 transfers
- 6:33 PM4h29Bern11:02 PMMetz$1901One-way2 transfers
- 5:33 PM4h43Bern10:16 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers
- 3:33 PM4h45Bern8:18 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers
- 1:33 PM5h01Bern6:34 PMMetzFind prices3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bern to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bern to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $190.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$194 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Metz:
A bus is $137 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Metz costing on average $194 (€155).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $194 (€155) compared to roughly $160 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-34.59 (€-27.64). The journey takes 6h 20m versus 4h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bern to Metz train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Metz trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:33 AM Bern | 5h43 | 12:16 PM Metz | 3 transfers | |
| 6:33 AM Bern | 6h51 | 1:24 PM Metz | 2 transfers | |
| 7:33 AM Bern | 5h51 | 1:24 PM Metz | 3 transfers | |
| 10:33 AM Bern | 5h43 | 4:16 PM Metz | 3 transfers | |
| 1:33 PM Bern | 5h01 | 6:34 PM Metz | 3 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Metz
Switzerland
France
Trains from Bern to Metz run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $190 (€152) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $190 (€152) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 8:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern to Metz trainsSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Metz from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bern to Metz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Metz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Metz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern to Metz
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Terroirs de Lorraine Michel Roth
- Starbucks
- Bonne Journée
- Accessible restrooms, elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access, as well as facilities for those with visual/auditory impairment. There are call buttons for assistance when staff are not available.
- ATC
- Ibis Metz Centre Gare
- Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Located opposite the main entrance, next to the lost and found counter.
- Bus lines: 1/21/31, 2, 3, 5/25, 8, 9, 11/44, 13, 17, U, Noctambus 51, Noctambus 52
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER A14, TER L15, TER L27, TER L28, TER L30
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