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Centre Pompidou-Metz
Major contemporary art museum known for landmark exhibitions and bold architecture. One of Metz’s headline cultural attractions and worth prioritizing.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Metz will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 6 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Metz on Tue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 212 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $488 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Metz:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Metz costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $475 (€384) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Metz costing on average $488 (€396).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.06 (€-17.06). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 54m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Metz trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:24 AM Frankfurt am Main | 3h56 | 11:20 AM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Frankfurt am Main | 3h29 | 11:22 AM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main | 3h30 | 12:20 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:53 PM Frankfurt am Main | 3h28 | 8:21 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:28 PM Frankfurt am Main | 3h53 | 9:21 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:53 PM Frankfurt am Main | 3h28 | 9:21 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Metz run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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